Shingi, Chakabva dropped from Zimbabwe squad

Shingi Masakadza, the fast bowler, and Regis Chakabva, the wicketkeeper, have been dropped from Zimbabwe's ODI squad for the five-match series against India starting July 24.

Tinashe Panyangara, the seamer, was also dropped from the squad that was announced for the home series against Bangladesh earlier this year. No replacements have been named by Zimbabwe Cricket for the players that have been dropped.

Shingi, who has played 11 ODIs, last played for Zimbabwe against Bangladesh on May 5, while Chakabva, who has played 17 ODIs, last played ,along with Panyangara, on May 3 against the same opponents.

Brendan Taylor, the captain, is also the only wicketkeeper in the squad. The squad features five seamers, including Kyle Jarvis, Tendai Chatara, Brian Vitori, Elton Chigumbura and the uncapped Michael Chinouya.

Zimbabwe squad: Brendan Taylor (capt & wk), Sikandar Raza, Tendai Chatara, Michael Chinouya, Elton Chigumbura, Graeme Cremer, Kyle Jarvis, Timycen Maruma, Hamilton Masakadza, Natsai M'shangwe, Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Vusimuzi Sibanda, Prosper Utseya, Brian Vitori, Malcolm Waller, Sean Williams