After failing to make the cut for the previous edition, Zimbabwe secured their T20 World Cup 2026 spot through the Africa regional qualifiers.
At this year’s World Cup, they signalled their intent with a dominant win over former champions Australia. Zimbabwe then defeated co-hosts Sri Lanka to finish atop Group B, unbeaten. However, they fell short in each of the three Super Eight matches – against West Indies, India and lastly South Africa.
“It has been a beautiful World Cup for Zimbabwe,” Raza, 39, said.
“The lessons we have taken in the Super Eight has been a real eye-opener. We now know the combinations that we need. We now know what needs to be done for us to be a mid-table team to start with. We have now learned how tough it is at times to travel and play but we know now how to manage.”