Zimbabwe turn to new boys

Greg Lamb has been rewarded for his impressive domestic form with a place in the 15-man squad to tour West Indies

Uncapped pair Greg Lamb and Shingirai Masakadza have been called up to the Zimbabwe squad for the tour of the West Indies starting later this month.

They are included in a 15-strong party, which will be led by Prosper Utseya and also includes experienced former captain Tatenda Taibu, for a trip that will include one Twenty20 and five one-day internationals.

Batsman Lamb, 28, spent five seasons playing county cricket for Hampshire before being released at the end of the 2008 summer.

He has been in outstanding form in Zimbabwe’s domestic league since returning to the country of his birth, averaging more than 50 in both first-class and limited overs cricket.

All-rounder Masakadza, the younger brother of vice-captain Hamilton, has also been showcasing his talent, especially with the ball in the four-day game, where has taken 40 wickets.

Zimbabwe begin the tour with a warm-up match against a UWI Vice Chancellor's XI in Barbados on February 26.

Zimbabwe squad: Prosper Utseya (captain), Brendan Taylor, Tatenda Taibu, Hamilton Masakadza, Ray Price, Graeme Cremer, Charles Coventry, Vusi Sibanda, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Greg Lamb, Elton Chigumbura, Shingirai Masakadza, Timycen Maruma, Chris Mpofu, Kyle Jarvis.