Bongani Ndlovu, [email protected]
FORMER Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor headlines the Tuskers squad for the 2026-27 domestic cricket season, with the Bulawayo-based franchise unveiling a 30-member group featuring fresh faces.
Tuskers announced their squad on Facebook, declaring they were “sharper than ever” and ready to make their mark in the upcoming campaign.
Taylor, who brings considerable international experience, is among the players named alongside Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Milton Shumba, Ernest Masuku and Tinotenda Maposa, who have featured in Zimbabwe’s senior national team setup.
The squad will be led by head coach Walter Chawaguta, with former Zimbabwe fast bowler Christopher Mpofu serving as assistant coach and team manager.
Other players named are Brandon Ndiweni, Brian Chari, Brandon James, Tafara Mupariwa, Rowyn Konson, Ainsley Ndlovu, Prince Kaunda, Munashe Chimusoro, Mgcini Dube, Tanatswa Bechani, Sean Dzikatira, Luke Jongwe, Talent Dzikiti, Ali Akbar Hamid, Sean Phiri, Ashley Phiri, Tawanda Maposa, Adrian Mupembe, Tanunurwa Makoni, Jeff Mhuriyengwe, Luyanda Mtomba, Nkosibongwe Gogodo, Tanaka Mtomba and Muhammad Zaheer Tufail.
The franchise is rallying behind the slogan “Jika Mafana, Tshaya Mafana!” as it prepares for the new season.
