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.

Veteran leg-spinner Graeme Cremer, who last featured in a Test in December 2017, has been included in the 17-man squad for the series that starts on November 5 in Sharjah.

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 (Captain), 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