Veteran legspinner Graeme Cremer has been recalled to the Zimbabwe squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series in Namibia. Cremer, who last played during the T20 World Cup Super Eights match against South Africa, has successfully recovered from the left-arm injury that forced him to miss recent home series against Bangladesh and India.
Sikandar Raza will captain the 15-member squad, which features the addition of uncapped fast bowler Kundai Matigimu. The 28-year-old has limited T20 experience with only 11 appearances, though he previously debuted in the Test format during last year’s one-off match against South Africa. Conversely, ODI and Test skipper Richard Ngarava is unavailable due to a lower back injury, and Tanaka Chivanga remains sidelined following surgery for an achilles tendon issue.
The tournament format requires each of the three teams to play one another twice, with the two highest-ranked sides advancing to the final. Zimbabwe is scheduled to open their campaign against South Africa on August 29, followed by a match against the host nation on August 31. The report also notes that zimbabwe’s first game is against South Africa on August 29 before they take on the hosts two days later.
