Cricket World Cup Team Preview: Zimbabwe coach wants lift
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Number of previous appearances: 8
Last appearance: 2011
Best finish: Super Six (1999,2003)
2014 ODI record: Played 16, Won 3, Lost 13
Pool: B
First 3 fixtures: South Africa, UAE, West Indies
Coach: Dav Whatmore
Squad: Regis Chakabva (wk), Tendai Chatara, Chamu Chibhabha, Elton Chigumbura (capt), Craig Ervine, Tafadzwa Kamungozi, Hamilton Masakadza, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Solomon Mire, Tawanda Mupariwa, Tinashe Panyangara, Sikandar Raza, Brendan Taylor (wk), Prosper Utseya, Sean Williams.
Top runscorer: Hamilton Masakadza. The struggles the Zimbabweans face at the tournament are highlighted by the fact that only two men have scored ODI centuries for them in the last three years, and only one of those made the final squad. Masakadza’s last century was way back in 2009, but he has scored 12 fifties since, including against Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and the West Indies, and is one of the side’s most senior figures.
Tournament odds: 500/1
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