Richard Ngarava has officially been appointed the new team captain of the Test and One-Day International cricket team of Zimbabwe. The cricketer, aged 27, has taken over the position from Craig Ervine, who had stepped down, according to a media statement from the country’s cricket team, Zimbabwe Cricket.
Leadership Changes Announced by Zimbabwe Cricket
The leadership changes were concluded during the board meeting held in the fourth quarter in Harare. Apart from this new change where Ngarava is to take over as captain, young all-rounder Brian Bennett is also to take over as vice-captain in Tests as well as in ODIs. Meanwhile, veteran player Sikandar Raza is to lead in T20 internationals.
Zimbabwe Cricket trusts Richard Ngarava
The chairman of ZC, Tavengwa Mukuhlani, was pleased with the ascendancy of Ngarava as both
“Richard Ngarava has shown tremendous growth over the years. He has the respect of the players in the dressing room, and he has consistently performed across all formats,” Mukuhlani explained. Zimbabwe Cricket thinks that Ngarava is ready to take the team into a new era.
A Salute to Exiting Captain Craig Ervine
Craig Ervine received recognition for his committed leadership during a challenging period for Zimbabwean cricket.
“Craig led with professionalism, resilience, and dignity. We are grateful for the contribution he made to the team’s stability and progress,” Mukuhlani added.
International Engagements of Richard Ngarava
Since his debut in 2017, Richard Ngarava has represented Zimbabwe at the international level in the following competitions:
11 Test matches
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145 white-ball international appearances
He is Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, taking 108 wickets in as many matches in just 90 games while having an economy rate of 7.30. Ngarava also has valuable international experience in franchise leagues such as ILT20 (UAE), Lanka Premier League, and Bangladesh Premier League.
Brian Bennett Named Vice-Captain
Brian Bennett just turned 22 and has attained centuries in all forms of international cricket for Zimbabwe. Noted for his aggressive batting style at the top order, he stands out as one of the reliable candidates for the future.
“Brian’s appointment is an endorsement of our view of his maturity, cricketing smarts, and leadership qualities,” said Mukuhlani.
New Beginnings for Zimbabwe Cricket Zimbabwe Cricket looks forward to a bright future with the recent appointments of Richard Ngarava at the reins, along with upcoming talent Brian Bennett and seasoned leader Sikandar Raza.
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