Zimbabwe will host Afghanistan in what will be the country’s first boxing era test in 28 years, followed by its first unused sprint test, with both matches allocated to Bulawayo.
The tour in all formats will begin with the white-ball matches, 3 T2oIs first between December 9 and 12 and then the 3 ODIs, between December 15 and 19. Those matches will be played in Harare, then where the teams will compete. will travel to Bulawayo for the red ball matches.
“The Boxing Day and New Year Test matches are iconic cricket matches which we are delighted to add to our calendar this festive season and look forward to celebrating in style one of the greatest traditions in the long history of the sport,” said the Zimbabwe Cricket president, Tavengwa. Mukuhlani stated in a comment. “Ahead of the Test series, scheduled for Bulawayo, we will begin with some T20I and ODI action in Harare to complete a full tour, a clear demonstration of our commitment to improving our game across all formats.
“Clashes between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are always intense and exciting affairs and we have no doubt that the players will once again give an admirable time worthy of such a historic outing.”
His counterpart on the Afghanistan Cricket Board, Mirwais Ashraf, said: “The all-format trip to Zimbabwe is an important tournament for us. We have a storied history with Zimbabwe and playing there has always been difficult, but it is a problem that I consider that the Afghan Atalan can face with expectation.”
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have held two Test Tests for each generation option, as well as 28 ODIs and 15 T20Is, and both were held in a March 2021 layout held in Abu Dhabi, where both teams won one game. one piece.
