New skipper Grame Cremer ready for India series

After terming his selection as captain of the Zimbabwe team a “surprise”, all-rounder Graeme Cremer is bullish about his team putting up a good show in the upcoming limited-overs series against India.

“Obviously this India team is a young unit under M.S. Dhoni. So we don’t know a lot about most of the guys, but we just need to make sure we do our process right and adapt to their players as quickly as possible,” said the 29-year-old.

Talking about him being at the helm, Cremer said: “It was a surprise. I had heard some news that my name was doing the rounds for captaincy, but never knew it was going to happen. My family is proud, and happy”.

Himself a leg-spinner, Cremer said it could be tough as a bowler to lead a side.

“But I am confident of making good decisions that will benefit the team as well as do my job as a bowler. I do not have any regrets (when I announced my decision to retire in 2013). I feel I am a better player now. I am happy to be back playing, and to be given the opportunity to lead the side”.

Meanwhile, sacked skipper Hamilton Masakadza said he was disppointed at the development.

“I had a meeting with chairman of the board, MD and head of cricket committee. They just informed me I was not the captain anymore and that the board had made the decision. I told them how disappointed I was but that I would accept it as it had come from the board.”