Zimbabwe call on uncapped seamer Matigimu for South Africa tests

Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava leaves the field on a cart after a back injury while fielding on the first day of the four-day Test cricket match against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on May 22, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

UPDATED Jun 20, 2025, 01:41 AM

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Zimbabwe have included uncapped seamer Kundai Matigimu in their 16-player squad for the two-test series with newly crowned world champions South Africa starting on June 28 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Matigimu, 27, earns a maiden call-up with Richard Ngarava unavailable due to a back injury. Batter Ben Curran is also out with a fractured finger.

Prince Masvaure and Takudzwanashe Kaitano are back in the squad to bolster the batting, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa also earns a recall. The team will be led by captain Craig Ervine.

The first test will be played from June 28-July 2, with the second also in Bulawayo from July 6-10.

Zimbabwe squad:

Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wesley Madhevere, Clive Madande, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch and Sean Williams. REUTERS

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