Zimbabwe team announced for T20 World Cup, Sikandar Raza will take command, this former RCB player also got a place

By Samira Vishwas On Jan 2, 2026

Zimbabwe Cricket Board on Friday (December 2) announced its 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to be played from February 7 to March 8, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The command of this team has been handed over to experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza, who has been Zimbabwe’s most reliable player for a long time.

Consistency has been given priority in team selection. Most of the players involved in the recent T20 tri-series played in Pakistan have been retained. Apart from this, fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has returned to the team after returning from injury. Muzarabani has also been a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team as a replacement for Lungi Ngidi in IPL 2025.

Along with Muzarabani, left arm fast bowler Richard Ngarawa will play an important role in the bowling attack. Apart from this, Bradley Evans and Tinotenda Maposa will give additional options to the team. The responsibility of the spin department will be on experienced Graeme Cremer and Wellington Masakadja.

The batting includes a mix of youth and experience. Brian Bennett and Tadivanashe Marumani will bring youthful enthusiasm, while wicketkeeper batsman Brendan Taylor will provide stability to the team with his experience. Ryan Burl can prove to be important in the all-round role.

Zimbabwe have been drawn in Group B along with Australia, Ireland, Oman and co-hosts Sri Lanka. The team will play its first match against Oman on 9 February, after which it will face Australia, Ireland and Sri Lanka.

Zimbabwe squad for T20 World Cup 2026:

Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maphosa, Tadivanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarawa, Brendan Taylor.