7 uncapped players have been entered in the squad for the test series, what kind of team has been selected?
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ZIM vs AFG: Every team takes Test cricket seriously because it is the oldest and most prestigious format of the game. This is the reason why whenever a team announces its squad for a Test series, it tries to select strong and experienced players. However, there is one team which, expressing confidence in new faces, has included not just 1-2 but more than a dozen uncapped players in its Test squad. This team is Zimbabwe which has announced its squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Afghanistan. Seven uncapped players have been given a chance in Zimbabwe’s Test team. These include batsmen Ben Curran, Jonathan Campbell, wicketkeeper-batsman Tadiwanashe Marumani, Nyasha Mayavo, fast bowlers Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwa Chataira and Newman Nyamahuri.
The 2-match Test series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will start on 26 December. It will be a momentous occasion for Zimbabwe cricket as the hosts will host their first Boxing Day Test on their home ground in 28 years. The last time Zimbabwe played a home Boxing Day Test against England at the Harare Sports Club was in 1996, which ended in a draw. Since then, Zimbabwe has only played Boxing Day Tests abroad in 2000 against New Zealand and in 2017 against South Africa.
series schedule
After playing the first Test match against Afghanistan between 26 and 30 December, Zimbabwe will host their first Test match of the New Year between 2 and 6 January. This will be Zimbabwe’s second Test of 2024 after playing a one-off Test match against Ireland in Belfast in July this year. After this, Zimbabwe will play a 4-day test match against England in Nottingham in May 2025.
Zimbabwe’s Test squad against Afghanistan is as follows: Craig Ervin (captain), Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Jonathan Campbell, Takudzwa Chataira, Joylord Gumbi, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tadivanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavutha, Nyasha Mayavo, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarwa, Newman Nyamauri, Alexander Raza. , Sean Williams.
