Brian Bennett has been named Zimbabwe’s captain for their two-Test series against Afghanistan in the UAE, with regular skipper Richard Ngarava missing out with a back injury. The 17-man squad for the series, which begins on November 5 in Sharjah, includes veteran legspinner Graeme Cremer, who last played in a Test in December 2017. Additionally, fast bowler Tanaka Chivanga misses out due to an injury while all-rounder Antum Naqvi has been included after becoming eligible to represent Zimbabwe under ICC rules. Kundai Matigimu and Vincent Masekesa are the other players returning to the Test squad. Zimbabwe Test squad: Brian Bennett (C), Antum Naqvi, Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Graeme Cremer, Innocent Kaia, Ernest Masuku, Kundai Matigimu, Newman Nyamhuri, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere