Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava recalled for Afghanistan Test

Zimbabwe have brought back Brad Evans to their Test squad for the one-off match against Afghanistan later this month. Evans has played a solitary Test in his career, in 2023 against West Indies. The all-rounder has been in excellent form over the last few weeks, helping Zimbabwe qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Pacer Richard Ngarava has also made his return to the squad after being rested for their previous Test assignment against New Zealand. The 16-member squad witnesses the inclusion of two uncapped players – Antum Naqvi and Tinotenda Maposa. Naqvi recently qualified to represent Zimbabwe.

Experienced campaigner Sean Williams, who withdrew from the Zimbabwe squad during the T20 World Cup qualifiers due to personal reasons, continues to remain out of action. Trevor Gwandu, Newman Nyamhuri, Clive Madande and Vincent Masekesa have been left out from the previous squad. Along expected lines, Craig Ervine will lead the side for this match that begins on October 20 in Harare.

After the one-off Test, the two teams will also lock horns in three T20Is. This will be Afghanistan’s second tour to Zimbabwe in less than 12 months with the visitors sweeping the two-match Test series 2-0 last time around.

Squad: Craig Ervine (C), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Roy Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Antum Naqvi, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brendan Taylor, Nick Welch