Zimbabwe World Cup squad penpix by AFP

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Event:

ICC World Cup 2006/07

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DateLine: 24th February 2007

 

Prosper Utseya (RHB/RAOB/capt)
Age: 21. ODI appearances: 59. First cap: v SRI, Bulawayo, April 20, 2004
An off-spinner of promise, he was suddenly brought into the national team when the rebels withdrew and then made captain to replace Tatenda Taibu. Faces a tough task to rally his troops at the World Cup.
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Gary Brent (RHB/RAM)
Age: 31. ODI appearances: 57. First cap: v PAK, Quetta, Oct 30, 1996
One of the more experienced Zimbabwe bowlers who has not justified his potential and hence had an on-off career. Bowls a useful inswinger and slower ball.
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Chamu Chibhabha (RHB/RAM)
Age: 20. ODI appearances: 22. First cap: v NZL, Harare, Aug 31, 2005
An all-rounder who bats up the order and bowls useful seamers. A product of Zimbabwe's development programme.
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Elton Chigumbura (RHB/RAM)
Age: 20. ODI appearances: 53. First cap: v SRI, Bulawayo, April 20, 2004
Another player who was fast-tracked into the national side when the rebels withdrew. An aggressive batsman and the team's fastest bowler.
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Keith Dabengwa (LHB, SLA)
Age: 26. ODI appearances: 12. First cap: v IND, Harare, Sept 4, 2005
A hard-working left-handed batsman who bowls left-arm spin, he is a product of the Zimbabwe Cricket Academy.
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Terry Duffin (LHB/RAM)
Age: 24. ODI appearances: 22. First cap: v KEN, Bulawayo, Feb 25 2006
A solid and stocky opener, the left-hander also hails from the Academy. Played for the under-19 sides till 2000.
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Anthony Ireland (RHB/RAM)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 25. First cap: v NZL, Bulawayo, Aug 24 2005
A tall allrounder from the Midlands area of Zimbabwe, he is a promising seamer and useful batsman. Will spearhead the attack.
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Friday Kasteni (LHB/WK)
Age: 18. ODI appearances: 1. First cap: v BAN, Harare, Feb 10 2007
The reserve wicket-keeper and left-hand batsman is a surprise inclusion for the World Cup after just one limited-overs appearance when he scored nine.
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Stuart Matsikenyeri (RHB/RAOB)
Age: 23. ODI appearances: 60. First cap: v PAK, Bulawayo, Nov 23, 2002
Expected to lead the batting despite a modest record. Also bowls useful off-spin.
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Christopher Mpofu (RHB/RAM)
Age: 21. ODI appearances: 18. First cap: v ENG, Harare, Nov 28, 2004
The tall seam bowler could be a threat only if he became a bit more consistent.
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Tawanda Mupariwa (RHB/RAM)
Age: 21. ODI appearances: 19. First cap: v SRI, Harare, April 27, 2004
A seam bowler of promise, he now gets a chance to cement his place in the team after an indifferent start. Was a wicket-keeper in his younger days but took to seam bowling on the advice of his coaches.
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Ed Rainsford (RHB/RAM)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 23. First cap: v AUS, Harare, May 29, 2004
A tall fast bowler, he is another one make the national team following the withdrawal of top players. He has developed a good yorker. Recovered recently from a crippling stress fracture in the back.
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Vusi Sibanda (RHB/RAM)
Age: 23. ODI appearances: 46. First cap: v WIS, Bulawayo, Nov 22 2003
The team's batting revolves around the opening batsman, who missed the Champions Trophy in India to play grade cricket in Australia.
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Brendan Taylor (RHB/RAOB/WK)
Age: 21. ODI appearances: 60. First cap: v SRI, Bulawayo, April 20, 2004
The real allrounder, he bats, bowls and also keeps wickets. He will be Zimbabwe's first-choice wicket-keeper and provide the thrust to the batting in the middle overs.
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Sean Williams (LHB/SLA)
Age: 20. ODI appearances: 13. First cap: v RSA, Johannesburg, Feb 25, 2005
He is widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe's most promising cricketers, a left-handed top order batsman and a useful left-arm spinner.
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