Zimbabwe pick uncapped Joylord Gumbie for Cricket World Cup qualifier | Cricket News – Times of India

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By Adam D Anglo On Jun 3, 2023

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe on Friday announced their 15-man squad for the Men’s Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament, scheduled from June 18 to July 9.
Among the selected players is Joylord Gumbie, a 27-year-old wicketkeeper/batter who is yet to make his international debut.
Gumbie’s inclusion comes as a result of his impressive performances for the national A side during a series against their Pakistani counterparts, earning him a well-deserved opportunity at the highest level.
Batter Craig Ervine will lead a squad that includes prolific scorer Sikandar Raza and veteran all-rounder Sean Williams.

Much will also be expected from the pace duo of Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava and all-rounders Ryan Burl and Wessly Madhevere.
Spinner Wellington Masakadza, wicketkeeper/batter Clive Madande and opening batter Innocent Kaia will also hope to have influential roles.
Zimbabwe are in Group A with the West Indies, the Netherlands, Nepal and the United States and Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
The top three teams in each section after a single round advance to the Super Six stage, where each side will play the three qualifiers they did not meet in the first round.
The teams finishing first and second in the Super Six secure places at the World Cup in India, which is expected to be staged during October and November.
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, champions England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa have secured places at the 10-team tournament.

Squad:
Ryan Burl, Tendai Chatara, Craig Ervine (capt), Bradley Evans, Joylord Gumbie, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
(With inputs from AFP)

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