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RE: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 News, Updates and Results
Zimbabwe World Cup squad: Hamilton Masakadza in; Sibanda misses out
Zimbabwe have announced their 15-
man squad for ICC Cricket World
Cup, 2015. The squad, led by Elton
Chigumbura, largely features players
who have performed well for
Zimbabwe over the last few years.
Hamilton Masakadza, who made his
ODI debut way back in 2001, will
feature in his first World Cup.
Prosper Utseya, who has been
banned from bowling off-breaks
alone due to a suspect action, has
also been included.
Chief selector, Givemore Makoni, said
"He (Utseya) is our mystery spinner,
bowling mediums and cutters, and
his experience will be vital for us."
Newly appointed coach, Dav
Whatmore, said that he was happy
with the squad and added, "I've
personally spoken to all those who
missed out and assured them that
they are still part of the future.
Vusi Sibanda, who has played 119
ODIs for Zimbabwe, was omitted
from the squad. Sibanda though has
been named as one amongst the 5
non-traveling reserves. The others in
that list are John Nyumbu, Brian
Vitori, Malcolm Waller and Cephas
Zhuwao.
"Vusi is unlucky to miss out but
we've gone with the guys in form,"
said Makoni and re-iterated the same
point when asked about the
exclusion of left-arm pacer, Brian
Vitori.
"The bowlers we picked ahead of him have done better. Panyangara and Chatara are the choices we've gone with," he said.
Zimbabwe World Cup squad: Hamilton Masakadza in; Sibanda misses out | Cricket News | Latest Cricket Updates | Cricbuzz.com
Zimbabwe World Cup squad: Hamilton Masakadza in; Sibanda misses out
Zimbabwe have announced their 15-
man squad for ICC Cricket World
Cup, 2015. The squad, led by Elton
Chigumbura, largely features players
who have performed well for
Zimbabwe over the last few years.
Hamilton Masakadza, who made his
ODI debut way back in 2001, will
feature in his first World Cup.
Prosper Utseya, who has been
banned from bowling off-breaks
alone due to a suspect action, has
also been included.
Chief selector, Givemore Makoni, said
"He (Utseya) is our mystery spinner,
bowling mediums and cutters, and
his experience will be vital for us."
Newly appointed coach, Dav
Whatmore, said that he was happy
with the squad and added, "I've
personally spoken to all those who
missed out and assured them that
they are still part of the future.
Vusi Sibanda, who has played 119
ODIs for Zimbabwe, was omitted
from the squad. Sibanda though has
been named as one amongst the 5
non-traveling reserves. The others in
that list are John Nyumbu, Brian
Vitori, Malcolm Waller and Cephas
Zhuwao.
"Vusi is unlucky to miss out but
we've gone with the guys in form,"
said Makoni and re-iterated the same
point when asked about the
exclusion of left-arm pacer, Brian
Vitori.
"The bowlers we picked ahead of him have done better. Panyangara and Chatara are the choices we've gone with," he said.
Zimbabwe World Cup squad: Hamilton Masakadza in; Sibanda misses out | Cricket News | Latest Cricket Updates | Cricbuzz.com
