Uncapped seamer Matigimu called up by Zimbabwe for South Africa tests

Sikander Raza is out of the Zimbabwe squad
Sikander Raza is out of the Zimbabwe squadAction Images via Reuters / Paul Childs
Zimbabwe have included uncapped seamer Kundai Matigimu in their 16-player squad for the two-test series with newly crowned world champions South Africa starting on June 28th at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Matigimu, 27, earns a maiden call-up with Richard Ngarava unavailable due to a back injury. Batter Ben Curran is also out with a fractured finger.

Prince Masvaure and Takudzwanashe Kaitano are back in the squad to bolster the batting, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa also earns a recall. The team will be led by captain Craig Ervine.

The first test will be played from June 28th - July 2nd, with the second also in Bulawayo from July 6th - 10th.

Zimbabwe squad

Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wesley Madhevere, Clive Madande, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch and Sean Williams.