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Zimbabwe Cricket Names Multi-Format Captains and Deputies

The board says the appointments will secure leadership continuity to back the men’s recent rise, readying the women’s side for the ICC Women’s Championship.

Overview

  • Zimbabwe Cricket’s board has endorsed a multi-format leadership structure that keeps Richard Ngarava as men’s Test and ODI captain, retains Sikandar Raza as T20I captain, and names Josephine Nkomo as the women’s captain.
  • The board also named vice-captains across formats, with Brian Bennett as Test deputy, Sikandar Raza as ODI vice-captain, Richard Ngarava as T20I deputy, and Nomvelo Sibanda as the women’s vice-captain.
  • Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani said the ZC Cricket Committee recommended the choices and the board approved them after assessing character, experience, integrity, resilience, and judgment.
  • The changes take effect immediately during Zimbabwe’s current men’s series in Bangladesh and are intended to sustain the men’s recent momentum while supporting the women in their maiden ICC Women’s Championship campaign.
  • The appointments follow Mary‑Anne Musonda’s April retirement and create clear succession lines aimed at grooming younger leaders and strengthening team stability across formats.