ZIM vs IRE ODIs: Sikandar Raza To Return To International Cricket For Series Against Ireland

ZIM vs IRE ODIs 2023: Zimbabwe’s T20 World Cup opener Sikandar Raza will return to international cricket for the upcoming One Day International series against Ireland.

Back in a set-up for the ODI series:-

The all-rounder missed his team’s T20I series win over Ireland after being allowed to fulfill franchise commitments, but is back in the set-up for the ODI series.

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The 36-year-old became the first Zimbabwean to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for his performances last August.

He carried that excellent form into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, where his performances earned him a place in the ICC. Tournament team.

The Nominated for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year Award:-

He is one of four nominees for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award – alongside Babar Azam, Ben Stokes, and Tim Southee – for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.

Raza’s inclusion is crucial after all-rounder Sean Williams was reported to be ruled out of the series due to a finger injury.

The three-match series begins on Wednesday at the Harare Sports Club, which will be followed by matches on Saturday and Monday.

Zimbabwe Squad Against Ireland:-

The series comes hot on the heels of an impressive T20I series which saw Zimbabwe win a thrilling 2-1 decider last Sunday.

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Zimbabwe squad: 1. Craig Ervine (c), 2. Gary Ballance, 3. Ryan Burl, 4. Tendai Chatara, 5. Chamunorwa Chibhabha, 6. Bradley Evans, 7. Innocent Kaiya, 8. Clive Madande, 9. Wesley Madhevere, 10. Tadivanshe Marumani, 11. Wellington Masakazda, 12. Brandon Mavuta, 13. Richard Ngarawa, 14. Victor Nyuchi, 15. Sikandar Raza.