Lance Klusener, the former South African all-rounder, has returned to Zimbabwe's senior men's national team as batting coach.

The 50-year old previously served as Zimbabwe’s batting coach between 2016 and 2018. He then worked as head coach of the Afghanistan national team, before resigning from his post on January 1, 2022.

The Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Board confirmed his appointment during a meeting on Monday. Craig Ervine was named Zimbabwe's full-time white-ball captain following the meeting, while Sean Williams will lead the Test team. 

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The 36-year old Ervine has played over 100 matches in his ODI career in which he has scored 2837 runs at an average of 32.61. Talking about his T20I numbers, Ervine has played 34 matches for his country in which he has scored 777 runs making it at an average of 25.06.

"He is taking over from Stuart Matsikenyeri, who now moves to the position of assistant coach, while Lalchand Rajput remains in charge as head coach of the national side," stated an official statement.

Sean Williams has represented his country in 14 matches in which he has amassed a total of 1034 runs at a decent average of 41.36. In bowling, the left-arm spinner has scalped a total of 21 wickets at an economy of 3.18.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Cricket is putting the finishing touches on the hiring of a bowling coach and a fitness trainer for the men's national team.

Zimbabwe will lock horns with Ireland in five ODIs, three T20Is, and one Test match scheduled to start from the month of April. In July, Bangladesh is set to visit Zimbabwe to play two Tests, three ODIs, and as many numbers of T20Is.

(With ANI Inputs)