Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Graeme Cremer has made a surprise return to the domestic game and is set to feature for Takashinga Patriots 1 in the upcoming fifth edition of the National Premier League (NPL), which begins this Saturday.The 38-year-old leg spinner, who has been out of action since 2018, joins a powerful Takashinga squad that includes top names such as Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Tanaka Chivanga, Blessing Muzarabani, and Hamilton Masakadza.Cremer, who made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Zimbabwe on 27 January 2009 against Kenya, last represented the national side on 22 March 2018 in a match against the United Arab Emirates Since then, he had taken a break from playing, but his return to domestic cricket signals a possible revival of his international career.His recent appearance at a Zimbabwe national team practice session at Harare Sports Club sparked speculation He was seen talking to assistant coach Deon Ebrahim, further fuelling rumours of a potential comeback to the national setup ahead of the 2027 ICC World Cup, which Zimbabwe is set to co-host.The 2025 edition of the NPL will feature matches played across different venues around the country Takashinga Patriots 1, based in Highfield, Harare, will be aiming for top honours with a squad packed with national team players and seasoned campaigners.Cremer’s experience and skill as a leg spinner will be a boost for Takashinga’s bowling attack
His return is also expected to draw attention to the NPL, which continues to grow in stature as Zimbabwe Cricket’s flagship domestic competition.Although there has been no official word from Zimbabwe Cricket on Cremer’s possible reintegration into the national team, his participation in the NPL could serve as a platform to evaluate his current form and fitness.With just under two years to go before Zimbabwe hosts the 2027 World Cup, Cremer’s return adds depth to the pool of experienced players who could play a role in the campaign His leadership and past contributions remain a part of Zimbabwe’s cricket legacy, and many will be watching closely as he steps back onto the field this weekend Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Graeme Cremer has made a surprise return to the domestic game and is set to feature for Takashinga Patriots 1 in the upcoming fifth edition of the National Premier League (NPL), which begins this Saturday The 38-year-old leg spinner, who has been out of action since 2018, joins a powerful Takashinga squad that includes top names such as Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Tanaka Chivanga, Blessing Muzarabani, and Hamilton Masakadza
Cremer, who made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Zimbabwe on 27 January 2009 against Kenya, last represented the national side on 22 March 2018 in a match against the United Arab Emirates Since then, he had taken a break from playing, but his return to domestic cricket signals a possible revival of his international career His recent appearance at a Zimbabwe national team practice session at Harare Sports Club sparked speculation He was seen talking to assistant coach Deon Ebrahim, further fuelling rumours of a potential comeback to the national setup ahead of the 2027 ICC World Cup, which Zimbabwe is set to co-host
The 2025 edition of the NPL will feature matches played across different venues around the country Takashinga Patriots 1, based in Highfield, Harare, will be aiming for top honours with a squad packed with national team players and seasoned campaigners Cremer’s experience and skill as a leg spinner will be a boost for Takashinga’s bowling attack His return is also expected to draw attention to the NPL, which continues to grow in stature as Zimbabwe Cricket’s flagship domestic competition
Although there has been no official word from Zimbabwe Cricket on Cremer’s possible reintegration into the national team, his participation in the NPL could serve as a platform to evaluate his current form and fitness With just under two years to go before Zimbabwe hosts the 2027 World Cup, Cremer’s return adds depth to the pool of experienced players who could play a role in the campaign His leadership and past contributions remain a part of Zimbabwe’s cricket legacy, and many will be watching closely as he steps back onto the field this weekend Originally published on ZimCelebsBlitz
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