NEW: Zimbabwe off to Ireland for maiden Test

Online Reporter

ZIMBABWE cricket team are expected in Ireland today ahead of the historic once-off Test that is expected to take place next week.

The Chevrons lefty with a squad of 15 players for their first ever Test match against Ireland scheduled for July 25-29 at Stormont in Belfast.

Craig Ervine will be the captain and he together with Sean Williams, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava will provide the team with the much-needed experience.

Zimbabwe’s squad for the tour includes four uncapped players in Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie and Johnathan Campbell.

This will be Zimbabwe’s first Test action since their two-match series at home to the West Indies in February last year.

ZIMBABWE’S TEST SQUAD FOR IRELAND: Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Tanaka Chivanga, Joylord Gumbie, Roy Kaia, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sean Williams