Teams and Injury Updates for New Zealand's Tour of Zimbabwe 2025: A Look at the Complete Squads for Both Countries
After much anticipation, the cricket world is gearing up for an exciting Test series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand, scheduled to take place from the 30th of July to the 11th of August at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
The Zimbabwe squad for the series includes a host of familiar faces, such as Craig Ervine (captain), Sean Williams, Ben Curran (returning after an injury layoff), and Brian Bennett (also returning after an injury layoff). Notably, there's also the inclusion of veteran Brendan Taylor, who could be making his return to international cricket following a three-and-a-half-year suspension. Taylor, whose ban ended on the 25th of July, has expressed his commitment to fitness, technique, and mental readiness for this comeback. He was in strong form before his suspension, with significant scores like 92, 81, and 49 in his last three Test innings.
On the New Zealand side, Tom Latham will captain the team. The squad boasts experienced players like Matt Henry and Henry Nicholls, as well as promising newcomers such as Matt Fisher (who has been given his maiden call-up to the New Zealand squad). Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson have also made themselves available for the series.
The series will consist of two Tests. The first Test will be played between the 30th of July and the 3rd of August, while the second Test will take place from the 7th to the 11th of August. Both Tests will start at 10:00 am local time each day.
In a surprising turn of events, Michael Bracewell has been added as a replacement for the injured Glenn Phillips in the first Test. This marks Bracewell's first return to the New Zealand red-ball squad since 2023.
Unfortunately, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Prince Masvaure, Wessly Madhevere, and Kundai Matigimu have been left out of the Zimbabwe squad.
The Test series promises to be a thrilling contest between two determined teams. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness the return of Brendan Taylor and the exciting debut of Matt Fisher. Let the games begin!
[1] [Source for Brendan Taylor's scores before ban] [2] [Source for Brendan Taylor's suspension] [3] [Source for the announcement of the Zimbabwe squad] [4] [Source for the announcement of the New Zealand squad] [5] [Source for Michael Bracewell's inclusion in the New Zealand squad]
Sports enthusiasts are eagerly following the upcoming Test series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand, where cricket news highlights the return of veteran Brendan Taylor to international cricket after a three-and-a-half-year suspension. This series, scheduled from the 30th of July to the 11th of August at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, also features the exciting debut of Matt Fisher for the New Zealand squad.
