Sikandar Raza Shuns Asia Ranking Talk, Declares Zimbabwe Second-Best in Africa

Overview

• At a Rawalpindi press conference, Raza refused to rank Asian T20 teams, saying such debates were outside his brief as Zimbabwe captain.
• He stated Zimbabwe are Africa’s second-best side and said the team’s priority is to challenge South Africa whenever possible.
• Asked whether beating Pakistan would be an upset, Raza replied it might appear so to reporters but not to him.
• Zimbabwe made 147 for 8 before Pakistan won by five wickets, with Fakhar Zaman scoring 44, Usman Khan 37 not out, and Mohammad Nawaz adding 21 late runs.
• The T20I tri-series features Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi after Afghanistan withdrew following attacks, with Zimbabwe set to face Sri Lanka on November 20.