Craig Ervine

Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine won the toss and opted to bat in their T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands here on Wednesday.

Batsman Craig Ervine has recovered from a hamstring injury to captain Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia next month, one of a number of players who have regained fitness in time for the tournament.

Zimbabwe's 15-player squad for the one-off Test against Ireland, led by Craig Ervine, includes senior players and four newcomers. Key players include Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani, and Richard Ngarava. Zimbabwe's last 2023 Test series ended in a 1-0 loss to West Indies. The Test match takes place from July 25-29 at Stormont, Belfast.

Zimbabwean cricketers Sean Williams and Craig Ervine have been ruled out of the one-off Test against Bangladesh starting here on Wednesday after close contact with coronavirus-positive family members forced them into quarantine.

Zimbabwe skipper Chamu Chibhabha won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final Twenty20 international against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

The one-day international decider between Zimbabwe and Ireland in Harare on Monday was abandoned due to rain, declared a no-result and the series drawn 1-1.

Medium pacer Tinashe Panyangara has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series and three T20 internationals against India with a back injury, while Graeme Cremer returned to lead the side in both forms of the game.

Bangladesh hope to break out of a rut when they take on Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in Dhaka starting Saturday, but coach Russell Domingo thinks the players need to change their thinking to achieve success.

The 33-year-old off-spinner was selected by caretaker coach Walter Chawaguta, who took charge after Dave Houghton's departure last month, citing a loss of control over the team amidst disappointing results. Mufudza's consistent and impressive performances at the domestic level in Zimbabwe paved the way for his inclusion. Additionally, pace bowler Faraz Akram, previously part of the Twenty20 side, is set to make his ODI debut. The scheduled ODI matches are on January 6, 8, and 11, while the team will also play three T20I matches in Colombo on January 14, 16, and 18.

Afghanistan sealed a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, winning the two-Test series with standout performances from Rashid Khan, who took 11 wickets, and centurions Rahmat Shah and Ismat Alam. Zimbabwe, overnight at 205-8, failed to add a run, with Khan and other bowlers quickly wrapping up the game, overcoming early rain interruptions.

Gary Ballance struck a fine unbeaten half-century after Wessly Madhevere and Craig Ervine's solid opening stand as Zimbabwe registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Netherlands in Harare on Saturday. With the victory, the hosts clinched the three-match series 2-1. Ballance struck a responsible 72-ball 64 not out alongside Madhevere and Ervine's 96-run opening stand as Zimbabwe chased down a par 232 target with 50 balls to spare.

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 22 runs in the second one-day international to level the three-match series at 1-1 on Tuesday as home captain Dasun Shanaka's 102 went in vain.

Rashid Khan's six-wicket haul puts Afghanistan on the brink of victory in the second Test against Zimbabwe. Rashid's remarkable performance, taking 6-66 in the second innings, leads the tourists closer to a series win.

Zimbabwe on Friday announced their 15-man squad for the Men's Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament, scheduled from June 18 to July 9.

Sikandar Raza was the only bright spot for Zimbabwe in an otherwise sloppy batting display as the Netherlands bowl them out for 117 in their T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

Najmul Hossain and skipper Mominul Haque hit half-centuries as Bangladesh replied strongly to Zimbabwe in their one-off Test in Dhaka on Sunday.

Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a record 246 runs, and Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett took 5 wickets in a drawn Test match in Bulawayo. Both teams set national record first innings scores, with Afghanistan posting 699 and Zimbabwe 586. Despite Bennett's impressive debut performance, rain and stability from veterans Ervine and Williams ensured the match ended without a result.

Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine have missed out as Zimbabwe named a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Sean Williams' unbeaten 145 helped Zimbabwe to 363 for four on the opening day of the first Test against Afghanistan. Skipper Craig Ervine, 56 not out, will resume alongside Williams. Ben Curran, brother of England's Sam and Tom, scored 68 on debut. Zimbabwe aims for a strong first innings in their rare Test match appearance.

Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine led by example in Harare on Saturday, top scoring with 42 as the home side posted 144 in the second T20 against Ireland.

Zimbabwe have announced their squads for the upcoming home series against Ireland, including a one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. Uncapped players Vincent Masekesa and Nicholas Welch have been included in the Test squad. Sean Williams returns after injury, while the ODI and T20I squads see several changes. The series begins on 6th February in Bulawayo.

Brendan Taylor marked his return to Zimbabwe's Test squad after a four-year ban, playing against New Zealand in Bulawayo. His comeback coincided with New Zealand introducing three debutants. Taylor was previously sanctioned for failing to report a financial inducement and testing positive for cocaine.

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will clash for top spot in Group B in a key T20 World Cup 2026 match, with both teams already through to the Super 8s. Sri Lanka’s batting, led by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, and their varied bowling attack make them strong contenders. Zimbabwe, buoyed by a win over Australia, will rely on Brian Bennett and Blessing Muzarabani on a spin-friendly R Premadasa surface.

Batter Regis Chakabva will lead a 17-member Zimbabwe squad in the three-match ODI series against India starting here on August 18. The three matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club. The second and third matches are scheduled on August 20 and 22 respectively.

India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat against Zimbabwe in their final group match of the T20 World Cup here on Sunday.

Former England batsman Gary Ballance is set to make his Test debut for Zimbabwe on Saturday after being selected for the two-match series against West Indies in Bulawayo.

Kevin O'Brien and Paul Stirling paved the way as Ireland clinched their Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe with a 64-run victory on Thursday.

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana returned figures of 4-31 to help bowl out Zimbabwe for 208 despite skipper Craig Ervine's 82 in the second one-day international on Monday.

Zimbabwe's captain Craig Ervine led the team with 75 runs, supported by Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams, to reach 243 against Afghanistan. Rashid Khan took four wickets for 94 runs. Afghanistan struggled in their second innings, trailing by 40 runs at 46-3, with Blessing Muzarabani and Sikandar Raza causing early damage.

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and decided to bat against Zimbabwe in their crucial T20 World Cup match here on Sunday.