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Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu has decided to take retirement from the cricket to devote rest of his life to the church. In 2001, The 29-year-old wicket-keeper made his debut in international cricket and became the youngest captain in history. Taibu said, " I just feel that my true calling now lies in doing the Lord's work and although I am fortunate and proud to have played for my country, the time has come for me to put my entire focus on that part of my life. "

Zimbabwe 's Leg-spinner Graeme Cremer , Matsikenyeri and bowler Brian Vitori has been selected for the squad to tour New Zealand starting from January 26 at Napier. Match Details and Series: Thu Jan 26 - Mon Jan 30 1st Test - New Zealand vs Zimbabwe (Napier) Fri Feb 3 1st ODI - New Zealand vs Zimbabwe (Dunedin) Mon Feb 6 2nd ODI - New Zealand vs Zimbabwe (Whangarei) Feb 9 3rd ODI - New Zealand vs Zimbabwe (Napier) Feb 12 1st T20 - New Zealand vs Zimbabwe (Auckland) Feb 14 2nd T20 - New Zealand vs Zimbabwe (Hamilton) Zimbabwe squad : Brendan Taylor (Capt.), Tinotenda Mawoyo, Malcolm Waller, Elton Chigumbura, Hamilton Masakadza, Tatenda Taibu , Regis Chakabva, Ray Price, Foster Mutizwa, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Keegan Meth, Graeme Cremer, Prosper Utseya, Brian Vitori, Shingi Masakadza and Kyle Jarvis.

Twenty20 series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand starting on October 15 and October 17. After the two T20 macthes, Zimbabwe will play three ODI matches against New Zealand, after that Test match will begins on November 1. Zimbabwe Twenty20 squad : Brendan Taylor (Captain), Tatenda Taibu , Chamunorwa Chibhabha, Elton Chigumbura, Charles Coventry, Keegan Meth, Natsai M'shangwe, Kyle Jarvis, Christopher Mpofu, Hamilton Masakadza, Raymond Price, Forster Mutizwa, Prosper Utseya, Vusimuzi Sibanda and Malcolm Waller.

Batsman Wicketkeeper Tatenda Taibu to play his first appearance after being in the Zimbabwe XI squad for the three day warm up match starting on Saturday against Bangladesh. Taibu was suffered a thumb injury during pre-season training in world cup 2011. He is one of the most experienced players in the Zimbabwean Cricket team and his return would be a major boost for his team. Alistair Campbell The chairman of selectors said: “ Obviously it’s good that Taibu is back in the Squad with full fitness and he’ll be looking forward to playing well."