Johnathan Campbell has made history by captaining the Zimbabwe cricket team in a one-off Test against Ireland on February 6, marking a significant milestone as he and his father, Alistair Campbell, become the first father-son duo to lead the Zimbabwean side.
They are also the fourth father-son pair to captain a national team in Test cricket.
Johnathan stepped into the role after Craig Ervine withdrew from the match due to a family emergency.
“Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine has withdrawn from the one-off Test against Ireland due to a family emergency. Johnathan Campbell, making his Test debut, will lead the side. A proven leader at the domestic level, Campbell brings exciting energy and has been in brilliant form,” Zimbabwe Cricket announced on social media.
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With a strong track record as a captain in domestic cricket, Johnathan has showcased his cricketing prowess in 34 First-Class matches, amassing 1,913 runs at an average of 32.32, including four centuries, while also taking 42 wickets as a leg-spinner at an average of 39.02.
Johnathan began his international career with a T20I debut against Bangladesh in May 2024, where he impressed by scoring 45 runs off 24 balls. Since then, he has accumulated 123 runs in nine T20Is, further establishing himself in the national setup.
Additionally, his List A statistics are noteworthy, with 1,372 runs in 45 matches at an average close to 40. These impressive figures highlight his potential as a valuable asset to the Zimbabwean cricket team.
