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Zimbabwe call-up four uncapped players for one-off Test against Bangladesh

Zimbabwe have called-up four uncapped players Chivanga Tanaka, Joylord Gumbie, Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Dion Myers for the one-off Test against Bangladesh scheduled to take place in Bulawayo from July 7. 

Tanaka and Myers have only played five First-Class matches while Gumbie (44) and Kaitano (21) are a bit more experienced. The side will be led by Sean Williams and has experienced players like Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano and Craig Ervine in the ranks. 

In 44 first-class matches that Gumbie has played, he has notched up 1714 runs at an average of over 24 including two tons and 8 half-centuries. On the other hand, Kaitano has scored 872 runs in 21 matches at an average of 24.91 including four fifties. 

The two sides will then play each other in three ODIs and as many T20Is in Harare. The visitors will play a two-day practice match scheduled for 3-4 July and then a warm-up game on July 14, a couple of days ahead of the ODI series. 

Squad: Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chatara, Tendai Chisoro, Tanaka Chivanga, Craig Ervine, Luke Jongwe, Roy Kaia, Kevin Kasuza, Timycen Maruma, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Milton Shumba, Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano, Sean Williams (C), Chivanga Tanaka, Joylord Gumbie, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Dion Myers.

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