Ngarava to lead 15-member ODI squad against Bangladesh

Zimbabwe have named a 15-man squad for the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, with Richard Ngarava set to lead for the first time in the format ever since being named skipper by the end of last year. Opener Innocent Kaia has earned a recall after his maiden Test century in the recently concluded Test series. The ODI series, to be played at the Harare Sports Club on July 6, 9 and 11, comes on the back of Zimbabwe's innings-and-85-run victory over Bangladesh earlier this week. Kaia, who scored his maiden Test hundred in that match, returns to the ODI setup alongside top-order batters Ben Curran and Brian Bennett. Ngarava will lead an experienced group that includes Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza, while also spearheading the pace attack featuring Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri and Ernest Masuku. Zimbabwe's spin options comprise Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere and left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza, while Tadiwanashe Marumani and Clive Madande have been retained as the wicketkeeping options. The series will mark Zimbabwe's first ODI assignment since hosting Sri Lanka for a two-match series in August last year. <b>Zimbabwe ODI squad:</b> Richard Ngarava (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brad Evans, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Ernest Masuku, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza.