Zimbabwe have named Brian Bennett as captain for their upcoming two-Test series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates, with regular skipper Richard Ngarava unavailable due to a back injury. The series is scheduled to begin in November and the squad has been announced by Zimbabwe Cricket.
Veteran leg-spinner Graeme Cremer is included in Zimbabwe’s 17-man squad, returning to Test selection after last appearing in a Test in December 2017. Across the reports, Zimbabwe’s leadership structure is framed around Bennett stepping up from vice-captain, while Ngarava’s injury remains the key reason for the change.
While the core details are consistent—Bennett leading, Ngarava injured, and the series taking place in the UAE—outlets vary in how much additional squad information they include. One outlet highlights Cremer’s return, whereas another provides a shorter, more headline-focused account of the captaincy change and series announcement.
