Harare, Aug. 25 -- Craig Ervine will lead a 16-member squad for the two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, to be held on August 29 and 31 at the Harare Sports Club here.

Wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor marks his return to the ODI side while Richard Ngarava comes back from injury to boost the bowling attack alongside Blessing Muzarabani.

The squad also includes four players who did not feature in Zimbabwe's ODI series against Ireland - Clive Madande, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans and an uncapped seamer Ernest Masuku.

Zimbabwe Convener of Selectors David Mutendera believes Taylor's presence in the squad will lift the dressing room. This will be Taylor's first ODI appearance since facing Ireland in September 2021.

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