After years of waiting, Antum Naqvi is finally set to make his international debut for Zimbabwe following official eligibility clearance, according to ESPNcricinfo reporting by senior correspondent Firdose Moonda.
The squad announcement brings significant changes for the team. According to ESPNcricinfo, Graeme Cremer is returning to the Test fold after an absence of close to nine years, while Brian Bennett is set to lead the squad in the absence of Richard Ngarava.
Background
According to ESPNcricinfo, the developments follow previous milestones in the domestic circuit, where Antum Naqvi broke Zimbabwe cricket records by scoring an unbeaten 300 runs in just 295 balls back in 2024.
Why it matters
For sports followers in Pakistan who closely watch international cricket developments and player eligibility stories, squad shifts and milestone comebacks offer a familiar look at how player milestones shape team rebuilds across the global game.