Sean Williams returns for Pakistan ODIs as Zimbabwe name 3 uncapped players

Zimbabwe have named three uncapped players - Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa and Tinotenda Maposa - in their ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series at home against Pakistan.

While Gwandu and Musekiwa have six and five T20Is, respectively, Maposa, a right-arm medium pacer, is yet to get a taste of international cricket and has played only five first-class and three List A matches. Musekiwa and Maposa have also earned T10 contracts with Bangla Tigers and Decca Gladiators. Everyone in this uncapped trio is a right-arm medium pacer with Musekiwa also having batting potential. 

Meanwhile, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava will continue to lead the bowling attack.

"The series against Pakistan is an important platform for Zimbabwe, and we believe the ODI squad we have selected is well-rounded," David Mutendera, Zimbabwe's convener of selectors, said in a statement. 

"The presence of seasoned players like Craig [Ervine], Sikandar [Raza] and Sean [Williams] provides stability, while young players like Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers and the uncapped trio bring energy and the potential for game-changing moments."

Sean Williams has recovered from his side injury and marks a return to the ODI side after missing the ODIs against Sri Lanka earlier this year. 

Zimbabwe haven’t made any changes to the T20I squad, which won the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 sub-regional qualifier in Kenya last month. Hence, Craig Williams, the ODI skipper, continues to be out of the T20I setup.

"We felt it was essential to maintain the same T20I squad that excelled in Kenya," Mutendera said. 

"This continuity allows the team to build on the cohesion and confidence that drove their outstanding performance."

The first of the three ODIs will be played on November 24 with the tour coming to a close on December 5 with the last of the three T20Is in Bulawayo.

Zimbabwe will then host Afghanistan for three ODIs, three T20Is and two Tests while Pakistan will head to South Africa for an all-format tour. 

Zimbabwe ODI squad to face Pakistan:

Craig Ervine (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams

Zimbabwe T20I squad to face Pakistan:

Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava

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