Blessing Muzarabani ruled out of Pakistan T20I tri-series: Zimbabwe squad
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Zimbabwe seamer Blessing Muzarabani is set to miss the impending T20I tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. A back injury has forced him to withdraw from the tournament. Left-arm seamer Newman Nyamhuri, who is yet to make his T20I debut, has been named as Muzarabani's replacement in the squad. Sikandar Raza will lead Zimbabwe in the tri-series, starting November 17.
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Who is Newman Nyamhuri?
Muzarabani, the fifth-highest wicket-taker for Zimbabwe in Tests, has been replaced by Nyamhuri. Nyamhuri, a 19-year-old cricketer, has already represented Zimbabwe in four Tests and as many ODIs since making his international debut. He was also named for a T20I tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand in July. However, he didn't get a chance to play any of those matches.
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Remarkable bowling strike rate
According to ESPNcricinfo, Muzarabani has the lowest bowling strike rate (47.17) among Zimbabwe bowlers with 50-plus wickets in Test cricket. In 18 Tests, he has taken 67 wickets at an average of 26.20.
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A look at Zimbabwe squad
Zimbabwe squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, and Brendan Taylor.
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Zimbabwe's schedule in T20I tri-series
Under the captaincy of Raza, Zimbabwe will kick off their T20I tri-series campaign against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on November 17. They will then face Sri Lanka at this venue on November 19. After these initial matches, Zimbabwe will head to Lahore, where they take on Pakistan again (November 23) and then Sri Lanka (November 25). The top two teams from the points table will clash in the final match on November 29 in Lahore.