Zimbabwe are gearing up for better things on the cricket front and will be hoping to make the most of defeating minnows Afghanistan before the much awaited Tri Nations series that include South Africa and Australia.
Captain Brendon Taylor believes the series against Afghanistan demands the full attention of his side, even if there is a temptation to look beyond it to upcoming tours by South Africa and Australia.
The tour, Afghanistan’s first of an ICC Full Member, will be used as preparation for the World Cup, while Zimbabwe is preparing to host their more seasoned opponents.
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have never met in international cricket – and this months maiden ODI series will bring plenty of opportunity to increase the distance from Ireland and gain ground on Bangladesh in the ICC rankings.
Captain Brendon Taylor believes the series against Afghanistan demands the full attention of his side, even if there is a temptation to look beyond it to upcoming tours by South Africa and Australia.
The tour, Afghanistan’s first of an ICC Full Member, will be used as preparation for the World Cup, while Zimbabwe is preparing to host their more seasoned opponents.
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have never met in international cricket – and this months maiden ODI series will bring plenty of opportunity to increase the distance from Ireland and gain ground on Bangladesh in the ICC rankings.
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The talented Brendon Taylor’s captaincy across all formats has endured doubt recently but the specialist batsman remains all but the be all and end all of Zimbabwe’s batting rankings.
The recall of batsman Asghar Stanikzai will bring much needed firepower to the Afghanistan order.
The first ODI is on today (18 July), second on Sunday, third on the 22nd and the last on the 24th. They will all be played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
The recall of batsman Asghar Stanikzai will bring much needed firepower to the Afghanistan order.
The first ODI is on today (18 July), second on Sunday, third on the 22nd and the last on the 24th. They will all be played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
By: Farai Diza
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