After the announcement of the pre-draft marquee players list last week, the Zim Afro T10 League has now finalized the squads for all five teams during the grand ceremony of the Players Draft. This draft showcased the inclusion of renowned international cricket stars like Yusuf Pathan, Eoin Morgan, Mohamed Hafeez, and Parthiv Patel, who were eagerly picked up by the participating teams in the inaugural edition of the league.
The Durban Qalandars, Cape Town Samp Army, Harare Hurricanes, Bulawayo Braves, and Johannesburg Buffaloes will compete for top honors in this highly anticipated tournament starting on July 20. The event will bring together exceptional white-ball cricketers from around the world, showcasing their skills in Harare. The grand finale is scheduled for July 29, with all matches taking place in Harare.
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Before the draft, each team had already announced their pre-draft marquee players. According to the tournament rules, each squad must consist of a minimum of 16 players, with at least six of them being Zimbabwean cricketers. Additionally, the franchises were required to select one player from the emerging talent category, identified through a nationwide talent hunt.
With the squads finalized, fans eagerly await the start of the Zim Afro T10 league, anticipating thrilling encounters and outstanding performances from both local and international stars. The tournament promises to be a celebration of the vibrant cricketing culture in Zimbabwe, while providing a platform for emerging talent to shine on the global stage.
Here’s the pre-draft players pick list (From last week):
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Harare Hurricanes | Eoin Morgan, Evin Lewis, Shahnawaz Dahani, Robin Uthappa |
| Cape Town Samp Army | Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Karim Janat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Maheesh Theekshana |
| Durban Qalandars | Asif Ali, Sisanda Magala, George Linde, Hazratullah Zazai |
| Joburg Buffaloes | Yusuf Pathan, Mushfiqur Rehman, Tom Banton, Noor Ahmed |
| Bulawayo Braves | Sikander Raza, Ashton Turner, Tymal Mills, Ben McDermott |
Zim Afro T10 Emerging Player Programme
All the teams will add another player to each of their squads in the coming days as five cricketers will be picked from the nationwide Emerging Player programme, which is designed to provide the youngsters with a chance to display their skills at the big stage.
Zim Afro T10 Durban Qalandars Full Squad
The Durban Qalandars have a squad of 15 players including Andre Fleture, Asif Ali, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Craig Ervin, George Linde, Hazratullah Zazai, Hilton Cartwright, Mirza Thahir Baig, Mohammed Amir, Nick Welch, Sisanda Magala, Tayab Abbas, Tendai Chatara and Tim Sifert
Zim Afro T10 Cape Town Samp Army Full Squad
The CapeTown Samp Army have 17 players including Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamika Karunaratne, Hamilton Masakadza, Karim Janat, Maheesh Theekshana, Matthew Breetzke, Mohamed Irfan, Parthiv Patel, Peter Hazlogou, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Richard Ngarava, Sheldon Cottrel, Shaun Williams, Stuart Binny, Tadshwani Marumani, Tinashe Kamunakewe and Zhuwao Cephas
Zim Afro T10 Harare Hurricanes Full Squad
The Harare Hurricanes also have 17 players in their squad including Brandon Mavuta, Christopher Mpofu, Donovon Ferraira, Duan Jansen, Evin Lewis, Irfan Pathan, Khalid Shah, Kevin Kothegoda, Luke Jonwe, Mohamed Nabi, Regis Chakabva, Robin Uthappa, S Sreesanth, Samit Patel, Shahzawaz Dahani and Tashinga Mushiwa
Bulawayo Braves Zim Afro T10 Full Squad
The Bulawayo Braves have a squad of 15 players with Ashton Turner, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott, Faraz Akram, Innocent Kaia, Joylord Gumbie, Kobe Herft, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Patrick Dooley, Rayen Burl, Sikander Raza, Taskin Ahmed, Thisara Perera, Timycen Maruma and Tymal Mills
Johannesburg Buffaloes Zim Afro T10 Full Squad
The Johannesburg Buffaloes have 16 players in their roster that include Blessing Muzarabani, Junior Dala, Milton Shumba, Mohamed Hafeez, Mushfiqur Rahim, Noor Ahmad, Odean Smith, Rahul Chopra, Ravi Bopara, Tom Banton, Usman Shinwari, Victor Nyauchi, Wellington Masakadza, Wesley Madhevere, Will Smeed and Yusuf Pathan
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