Brendan Ross Murray Taylor

An opener he has the ability to build an innings.

Another one to join the team after the 'rebel' controversy hit the Zimbabwe Cricket Board in 2003-04. 28 year-old Brendan Taylor has long been seen as potential Test player.

An opener he has the ability to build an innings, a fact proven by close to 30 centuries to his credit in all classes of cricket.

Playing the game from a young age, he has played in two Under-19 World Cups already. He made his first-class debut for Mashonaland A at the age of 15. He was selected for the CFX Academy in 2004.