Squads to play Namibia announced

The Zimbabwe Cricket Union has announced the teams to play against Namibia, who will be touring from the 27th of September to the 6th of October 2002

The Zimbabwe sides have been selected with a view to give the players as much exposure as possible against World Cup side Namibia. The first three matches after the CFX-Namibia tie will expose 26 players to competition against a side preparing for the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, and give the selectors opportunity to work out combinations for the Zimbabwe World Cup squad.

Please note that the team for the 6th and final match will be announced next week.

1. The CFX Academy team for the match against Namibia at Country Club on Saturday 28 September 2002 will be chosen from:

Glen Barrett, Conan Brewer, Nyasha Chari, Innocent Chinyoka, Neetan Chouhan, Charles Coventry, Glenn Goosen, Andre Hoffman, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Allan Mwayenga, Jordane Nicolle, Mluleki Nkala, Piet Rinke, Arnold Rushambwa, Sherezad Shah, Vusumzi Sibanda, Tom Benade.

2. The Zimbabwe-A team for the match against Namibia at Harare Sports Club on Sunday 29th September 2002:

Brian Murphy -Captain, Mpumelelo Mbangwa-Vice Captain, Trevor Gripper, Charles Coventry, Barney Rodgers, Stewart Matsikenyeri, Mark Vermeulen, Gavin Rennie, Tatenda Taibu (Wicket-keeper), Mluleki Nkala, Travis Friend, 12th Man: Henry Olonga.

3. The Zimbabwe-A Team for the match against Namibia at CFX Cricket Academy (Country Club) on Tuesday 1st October 2002

Brian Murphy-Captain, Mpumelelo Mbangwa-Vice Captain, Guy Croxford, Barney Rodgers, Stewart Matsikenyeri, Elm Chigumbura, Craig Evans, Tatenda Taibu (Wicket-keeper), Travis Friend, Gary Brent, 12th Man: Neil Ferreira.

4. The Zimbabwe Presidents XI team for the match against Namibia at Alexandra Sports Club on Wednesday 2nd October 2002.

Henry Olonga-Captain, Trevor Gripper-Vice Captain, Guy Croxford, Barney Rodgers, Elton Chigumbura, Mark Vermeulen, Craig Evans, Tatenda Taibu (Wicket-keeper), Campbell McMillan, Mluleki Nkala, Richard Simms, 12th Man: Alester Maregwede.

5. The Zimbabwe-A team for the match against Namibia at CFX (Country Club) on Friday 4th October 2002.

Neil Ferreira-Captain, Alester Maregwede-Vice Captain, Richard Simms, Brendon Taylor, Vusi Sibanda, Prosper Utseya, Dirk Viljoen, Andy Blignaut, JordaneNicolle, Campbell McMillan, Waddington Mwayenga, 12th Man: Guy Croxford.

For any enquiries please contact:
LOVEMORE BANDA
Communications and Media Manager: Zimbabwe Cricket Union
Phones: 704 616-8/ 253 160-3
Cell: 091 226 710