US EditionRichard Ngarava Named Zimbabwe's New Test And ODI Captain
Richard Ngarava, with 70 ODI wickets and 25 Test wickets, leads Zimbabwe in Test and ODI formats, while Brian Bennett becomes deputy and Sikandar Raza remains T20I captain.
- On Saturday, Zimbabwe Cricket officially named Richard Ngarava as Test and One Day International captain, appointing the 27-year-old left-arm seamer to lead both formats.
- Veteran Craig Ervine stepped down, prompting the Zimbabwe Cricket board's fourth-quarter meeting in Harare to appoint new leadership.
- Ngarava's record shows consistent returns across formats, with 25 Test wickets in 11 matches, 70 in 55 ODIs, and Brian Bennett was named vice-captain for his leadership potential.
- Mukuhlani framed the appointment as a continuation built on Ervine's contributions, praising Ngarava's remarkable growth as a player and leader over the years.
- This split in captaincy leaves Sikandar Raza as continuing T20I captain while the change positions Ngarava to influence upcoming Test series and ODIs, aiming at World Cup qualification.
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Zimbabwe announce Richard Ngarava as new Test and ODI captain
Zimbabwe Cricket took centre stage and announced pacer Richard Ngarava as their new Test and ODI captain. The 27-year-old left-arm seamer will be taking over in the role from Craig Ervine. It is worth noting that Ngarava took over in the role after Ervine stepped down, according to a media statement. Interestingly, Brian Bennett has been named as the Ngarava’s deputy. Furthermore, in T20I cricket, Zimbabwe will be led by Sikandar Raza, as there…
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New era for Zimbabwe cricket: Richard Ngarava named ODI and Test team captain
Zimbabwe Cricket has announced key leadership changes, appointing Richard Ngarava as the new Test and ODI captain, with Brian Bennett stepping in as vice-captain. The board expressed confidence in the new leadership and paid tribute to outgoing captain Craig Ervine.
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Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have named Richard Ngarava as the new captain for both Test and One-Day International (ODI) formats, with Brian Bennett serving as vice-captain. 🏏 Richard Ngarava Named Zimbabwe's New ODI and Test Captain, Brian Bennett To Serve As Vice-Captain.
Richard Ngarava appointed Zimbabwe captain, Brian Bennett named deputy, - IND Vs SA T20
Ngarava take over the reins from Ervine. (PC: Abu Dhabi Cricket) Fast bowler Richard Ngarava has been named Zimbabwe’s new Test and ODI captain, while Brian Bennett has been appointed his deputy, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on Saturday (December 20). Ngarava, who has represented the country in over 150 matches, replaces Craig Ervine, who stepped down as captain after years of service. The decision was taken during the ZC Board’s fourth-quarter me…
Ngarava Appointed Zimbabwe Cricket Captain
Richard Ngarava, 27, has been appointed as the new Test and ODI captain for Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC). The announcement was made by Zimbabwe Cricket on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Ngarava made his international debut in 2017 in an ODI against Afghanistan. He has been a key player for Zimbabwe across all three formats since his debut. Zimbabwe Cricket has officially named pacer Richard Ngarava as the captain for both the Test and One Day Internation…
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