The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Ben Curran as a replacement for Brendan Taylor in the Zimbabwe squad. Taylor sustained a right hamstring injury during the match against Oman on February 9, leading to his replacement. The approval of the Event Technical Committee is necessary before the replacement player can join the squad officially.
Zimbabwe’s captain, Raza, mentioned the team’s change due to Taylor’s injury after losing the toss against Australia in their second match. Tony Munyonga will replace Taylor and take over the wicket-keeping duties in the upcoming match. Taylor’s absence is significant as he played a crucial role in Zimbabwe’s recent victory against Oman.
During the match against Oman, Taylor played a key innings, forming a crucial partnership with Brian Bennett. Despite his injury, Taylor managed to contribute 31 runs before retiring hurt. His experience and performance have been valuable to the team, especially considering his long-standing career and consistent contributions.
Taylor, the most experienced player in Zimbabwe’s squad, has been a stalwart in T20 cricket, having played 59 T20Is and scored over 1,200 runs. His return to the team in 2025 after a four-year hiatus has been marked by impressive performances, including his maiden T20I century.
