Daijiworld Media Network - Harare

Harare, Jul 22: Zimbabwe have recalled all-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri, while handing wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga his maiden T20I call-up for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against India.

The 15-member squad, led by Sikandar Raza, will face the reigning ICC Men's T20 World Cup champions in Harare on Jul 23, 25 and 26.

Madhevere returns after missing the recent T20I series against Bangladesh, while Nyamhuri has recovered from the injury that ruled him out of the same series. Tsiga has earned his first opportunity in the shortest format at the international level.

Fast bowler Tanaka Chivanga, who replaced Nyamhuri during the Bangladesh series, has retained his place in the squad.

Meanwhile, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa and Tashinga Musekiwa have been omitted for the India series.

Zimbabwe head into the contest after an encouraging home campaign against Bangladesh. Although they lost the T20I series, they secured an innings victory in the one-off Test and went on to win the three-match ODI series 2-1 in Harare.

Zimbabwe squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba and Tafadzwa Tsiga.