Zimbabwe: They were once a competitive side in world cricket but the road to re-acceptance is long and winding. Their best performance came in 1999 and 2003, when they reached the Super Six stage. Their batsmen have to try to play out the 50 overs. If they manage a respectable total, then they can step-up their game with some tight fielding. Their pace attack is weak but the spin trio of Ray Price, Greg Lamb and Graeme Cremer could be dangerous.
Key men: Batsman Brendan Taylor has scored centuries against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and South Africa in the past 18 months and he will be a treat to watch. Regis Chakabva, 23, is the youngest in the squad. He top-scored with 45 when Bangladesh were defeated in Dhaka in December.
World Cup record: Played 45, Won 8, Lost 33, Tied 1, No result 3
Squad: Elton Chigumbura (captain), Regis Chakabva, Charles Coventry, Graeme Cremer, Craig Ervine, Gregory Lamb, Shingirai Masakadza, Tino Mawoyo, Christopher Mpofu, Raymond Price, Edward Rainsford, Tatenda Taibu, Brendan Taylor, Prosper Utseya, Sean Williams. Coach: Alan Butcher (England)
Source: sify sports
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