Zimbabwe’s bowling attack has suffered a significant blow with the withdrawal of their key fast bowler, Blessing Muzarabani, from the upcoming T20I tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Muzarabani has been sidelined due to a back injury. Stepping in to fill the void will be emerging talent Newman Nyamhuri.
The tri-series, set to commence on November 17 and conclude on November 29 in Lahore, will see Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka compete in a total of six matches. The absence of Muzarabani, a potent force in Zimbabwe’s pace department, is a considerable setback.
Newman Nyamhuri, a 19-year-old uncapped T20I player, joins the squad. His previous international experience includes four Test matches and four One-Day Internationals, where he has taken a combined nine wickets. Nyamhuri also has a modest record in domestic T20 cricket, with five wickets from four games at an economy rate of 7.
Nyamhuri’s inclusion marks the only alteration to the Zimbabwe squad that recently faced Afghanistan in a T20I series, which ended in a 0-3 defeat for Zimbabwe. Muzarabani, despite his eventual withdrawal, managed to secure two wickets in the first match of that series before his injury concerns escalated.