Here is the reason that Craig Erfin does not play today’s match – Zim VS SL, first ODI

the Lanka Sri Lankan Tour in Zimbabwe 2025 It started in a dramatic way in the Sports Club on Friday, as a leader in the normal Zimbabwe Craig Erfin The Odi series was excluded with a hard -leg injury. In his absence, the veteran warrior is all the round Sean Williams I interfered as a leader, won the first ODI and chose inflammation first in the circumstances that are expected to prefer Seamers early.

Craig Erfen’s absence: a big setback for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s preparations took great success when it was emphasized that Erfin suffered from second -class tears in one calf and a first -class tear in the other. Williams confirmed the news in Iram, wishing his colleague in a rapid recovery. The loss of Ervine-is one of the most reliable medium-class fighters in Zimbabwe-a large blow. To cover his absence, Mansuer It was formulated on the eleventh, adding a comprehensive balance to the side.

Erm and the circumstances in the Herrari Sports Club

Each of the two tribes admitted that they wanted to play first, believing that morning conditions would help them easily. “If we’ll get our fast archers to get anything, this is early in the morning,” Williams said after winning Erm. Sri Lanka captain Sharesalanka This feeling echoed, although it has been focusing on setting a strong goal. “We want to register about 280-290,” He mentioned, highlighting the confidence of Lanka in the depth of beating.

Despite the loss of his toss, Lanca’s secret approach was clear. They called the heavy eleventh, with seven specialized fighters supported by three sessions. Pathum Nissanka and Nishan Madushka, along with Kusal Mendis in the figure, will look at the tone, while bearing archers like Dushantha Chamera and Mahesh Thekshana.

Williams, despite his disappointment due to the absence of Erfin, was optimistic about his team’s chances at home. “Our team plays well here,” He said, referring to Zimbabwe’s knowledge of Harari’s conditions and supporting their fans. The team will rely on the experience of Brendan Taylor, Soldar Reda and Williams itself, with the support of young people such as Brian Bennett and Brad Evans, where they aim to start the series positively against a strong Sri Lankan team.

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Zim VS SL: Play the eleventh of both teams

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushantha Chamera, Maheesh Thekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Zimbabwe: Bin Koran, Brian Bennett, Brenden Taylor (WK), Sin Williams (C), Sin Williams (C), Sin Williams (C), Sin Williams (C), Sin Williams (C), Sin Williams (C), Sina Williams, Sin Williams (C), Sin Williams (C) Reda, Richard Sven, Naama In Fambani, Trefor

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