Veteran all-rounder Sean Williams has been released from Zimbabwe`s squad for the Men`s T20 World Cup Africa Region Final due to personal reasons, with Clive Madande named as his replacement.
The 39-year-old batter`s departure comes as Zimbabwe participates in the crucial Men`s T20 World Cup Africa Region Final. Madande steps in to fill the void left by Williams.
Hosting the tournament, Zimbabwe commenced their campaign with a five-wicket victory over Uganda on Friday. In a successful chase of 153 runs, completed with 15 balls to spare, Brian Bennett was instrumental with a brisk 44-ball 72. Earlier in the match, Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans each claimed three wickets. Williams, however, was not part of the playing XI for this opening fixture.
This qualifying tournament features eight competing nations: Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and the host nation, Zimbabwe. The top two teams from this event will secure their spots in the T20 World Cup scheduled for February-March 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Zimbabwe Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Region Final
- Sikandar Raza (captain)
- Brian Bennett
- Ryan Burl
- Brad Evans
- Trevor Gwandu
- Clive Madande
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Wellington Masakadza
- Tashinga Musekiwa
- Tinotenda Maposa
- Tony Munyonga
- Dion Myers
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Richard Ngarava
- Brendan Taylor
