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Jonathan Campbell, the son of former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell, is poised to make his international debut after being selected for the five-match T20I series against Bangladesh, commencing on May 3rd. Campbell, 26, is a versatile legspin-bowling allrounder who was instrumental in Zimbabwe’s emerging team’s gold medal victory at the 13th African Games in March 2024.
During the African Games, Campbell showcased his batting prowess, accumulating 115 runs from four innings at an impressive strike rate of 126.37. Although his bowling opportunities were limited, he still managed to claim a wicket in the two overs he bowled.
Campbell’s teammates, Clive Madande and Brian Bennett, had already represented Zimbabwe at the senior level during the African Games and have retained their places in the squad for the Bangladesh tour. Sikandar Raza, the experienced allrounder, will continue to lead the Zimbabwean team, bolstered by the presence of seasoned players like Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Richard Ngarava, and Blessing Muzarabani.
Tadiwanashe Marumani, a top-order batsman, and Faraz Akram, an allrounder, have been recalled to the side after missing the T20I series against Sri Lanka, which Zimbabwe lost 1-2. The two players will bolster the Zimbabwean batting lineup and provide additional depth to the team’s bowling options.
The T20I series against Bangladesh will commence in Chattogram, which will host the first three games on May 3rd, 5th, and 7th. The series will then move to Dhaka for the final two matches on May 10th and 12th.
