Chevrons head coach Justin Sammons confident ahead of Bangladesh tour

HARARE – Zimbabwe senior men’s cricket team head coach, Justin Sammons, has expressed confidence ahead of the Chevrons’ upcoming tour of Bangladesh for a two match Test series scheduled from 20 April to 2 May.

Zimbabwe will face Bangladesh in the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from 20 to 24 April.

The second match is scheduled for 28 April to 2 May at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

Sammons is optimistic his team will rise to the challenge and deliver a strong performance.

“We are very excited to be heading into a period where Test cricket will be our sole focus,” he said.

“I’m certain this group of players will continue to grow as individuals and as a team as they face new challenges in different conditions.

“The squad has been set up to give us the best balance to deal with whatever may be thrown our way.

“I know everyone in the squad is very determined to give their all for Zimbabwe.”

Sammons named a 15-man squad for the tour, with veteran all-rounder Sean Williams returning after missing the Chevrons’ last red-ball match due to a back injury.

Captain Craig Ervine is also back to lead the side, having been forced to withdraw from Zimbabwe’s previous Test against Ireland in February due to a personal emergency.

Zimbabwe Test Squad for Bangladesh Tour:

Craig Ervine (Captain), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Nyasha Mayavo, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams.