Zimbabwe include seven uncapped players in squad for upcoming Test series against Afghanistan

With Zimbabwe well engaged in an ODI series with Afghanistan, the side is also scheduled to play two Tests as well. The first Test of the series will be played at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo from December 26. Furthermore, the second Test will kick off from January 2 at the same venue.

Ahead of the Test series, Zimbabwe Cricket took centre stage and announced their squad. Much to everyone’s surprise, Zimbabwe included seven uncapped players for their upcoming historic Boxing Day and New Year's Tests against Afghanistan.

The selection committee made the decision to leave out seven players from the squad who were a part of the one-off Test against Ireland in July. It is also worth noting that the two-match Test series marked the first Boxing Day Test in Zimbabwe since 1996 and their first home New Year's Test in their history.

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Afghanistan manage to win second ODI after the first produced no result

Speaking of the ongoing series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, after the first ODI was drawn, the second one managed to produce a result. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a mammoth total of 286 runs in the first innings and limited Zimbabwe to a score of 54 runs. 

Winning the second ODI by a massive 232 runs and gaining the advantage in the series, Afghanistan will hope for another good showing in the next game and clinching the series. Furthermore, with the Tests approaching, both sides will hope to stay in top form as well.

Zimbabwe Test squad

Craig Ervine (captain), Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Takudzwa Chataira, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Nyasha Mayavo, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams.