Zimbabwe Cricketers List – Full Squad, Player Roles & Updated Team Overview
The Zimbabwe national cricket team is one of Africa’s most experienced sides, known for its fighting spirit and talented pool of players. Over the years, Zimbabwe has produced stars like Andy Flower, Heath Streak, Tatenda Taibu, and Brendan Taylor. Today, the team continues to evolve with a mix of experienced cricketers and exciting young talent.
Zimbabwe participates in all three ICC formats—Test cricket, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Under the guidance of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), the team is focused on rebuilding its structure, developing young players, and competing strongly in global events.
The current Zimbabwe squad features a strong core of all-rounders such as Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, and Wesley Madhevere. These dynamic players add balance with both bat and ball. Fast bowlers like Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Tendai Chatara provide penetration with pace and swing. Spin options including Brandon Mavuta and Wellington Masakadza offer variety and control in the middle overs.
In batting, Zimbabwe has reliable performers such as Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, and Innocent Kaia. The younger group—Marumani, Shumba, and Madande—ensures the team has a strong future. With more exposure, this unit is expected to perform consistently in bilateral series and ICC qualifiers.
This comprehensive list represents the extended 30-player squad pool, reflecting Zimbabwe’s growing structure and commitment toward competing at the highest level.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Cricket Team – Full Squad
Batsmen
Craig Ervine – Senior top-order batter known for calm, steady innings and leadership experience.
Sean Williams – Stylish left-hander and key middle-order run-getter with useful spin.
Sikandar Raza – World-class all-rounder, explosive in all formats with off-spin and big hitting.
Milton Shumba – Promising young left-handed batter with solid technique.
Innocent Kaia – Reliable opener known for compact stroke-play and consistency.
Roy Kaia – Middle-order batter who can stabilize innings and bowl occasional off-spin.
Clive Madande – Young WK-batter with strong finishing ability.
Gary Ballance – Experienced Test batter who brings solidity (if available for selection).
Wicketkeepers
Richmond Mutumbami – Senior wicketkeeper with experience in all formats.
Tadiwanashe Marumani – Aggressive left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, strong in T20s.
All-Rounders
Ryan Burl – Explosive fielder and all-rounder known for big hits and leg-spin.
Wesley Madhevere – Young all-rounder with elegant batting and handy off-spin.
Faraz Akram – Middle-order all-rounder with controlled seam bowling.
Fast Bowlers
Blessing Muzarabani – Tall, quick pacer capable of generating bounce and movement.
Tendai Chatara – Experienced bowler known for accuracy and wicket-taking spells.
Richard Ngarava – Left-arm pacer with swing and early-overs breakthroughs.
Luke Jongwe – Seam-bowling all-rounder who excels at death overs.
Donald Tiripano – Veteran pacer with reliability in ODI and Test cricket.
Brad Evans – Modern fast bowler with variation and aggressive intent.
Tanaka Chivanga – Young, fiery pacer with extra pace.
Spin Bowlers
Brandon Mavuta – Leg-spinner with control and key overs in limited overs cricket.
Wellington Masakadza – Left-arm spinner with economical spells and late-order hitting.
Ainsley Ndlovu – Left-arm spinner with sharp turn and control.
Tapiwa Mufudza – Off-spinner strong in domestic cricket.
Additional Players (Future/Bench Strength)
Nyasha Mayavo – Middle-order batter with solid domestic performances.
Dion Myers – Young promising batter.
Kudzai Maunze – Top-order domestic performer.
Arnold Chikondi – Fast bowler developing into short-format specialist.
Carl Mumba – Experienced seamer making a comeback.
Johnathan Campbell – All-rounder with consistent domestic numbers.
| No. | Player Name | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Ervine | Batsman | Left-hand Batter |
| 2 | Sean Williams | All-rounder | Batting All-rounder |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | All-rounder | Batting All-rounder |
| 4 | Milton Shumba | Batsman | Left-hand Batter |
| 5 | Innocent Kaia | Batsman | Opening Batter |
| 6 | Roy Kaia | Batsman | Middle-order |
| 7 | Clive Madande | WK-Batter | Wicketkeeper |
| 8 | Gary Ballance | Batsman | Top-order |
| 9 | Richmond Mutumbami | WK-Batter | Wicketkeeper |
| 10 | Tadiwanashe Marumani | WK-Batter | Aggressive Batter |
| 11 | Ryan Burl | All-rounder | Batting All-rounder |
| 12 | Wesley Madhevere | All-rounder | All-rounder |
| 13 | Faraz Akram | All-rounder | Seam All-rounder |
| 14 | Blessing Muzarabani | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 15 | Tendai Chatara | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 16 | Richard Ngarava | Bowler | Left-arm Fast |
| 17 | Luke Jongwe | Bowler | Medium-Fast |
| 18 | Donald Tiripano | Bowler | Medium-Fast |
| 19 | Brad Evans | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 20 | Tanaka Chivanga | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 21 | Brandon Mavuta | Bowler | Leg-spinner |
| 22 | Wellington Masakadza | Bowler | Left-arm Spin |
| 23 | Ainsley Ndlovu | Bowler | Left-arm Spin |
| 24 | Tapiwa Mufudza | Bowler | Off-spinner |
| 25 | Nyasha Mayavo | Batter | Middle-order |
| 26 | Dion Myers | Batter | Young Batter |
| 27 | Kudzai Maunze | Batter | Domestic Opener |
| 28 | Arnold Chikondi | Bowler | Pace Bowler |
| 29 | Carl Mumba | Bowler | Medium-Fast |
| 30 | Johnathan Campbell | All-rounder | Spin All-rounder |