Zimbabwe will host Afghanistan in what will be their first Boxing Day Test in the country in 28 years, followed by their first New Year’s Test, with both matches scheduled for Bulawayo.
The tour across all formats will begin with white-ball games, first three T2OIs between December 9 and 12 and then three ODIs between December 15 and 19. These games will be played in Harare, after which the teams will move to Bulawayo. For red ball fixtures.
Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa said, “Boxing Day and the New Year Test matches are iconic cricket events which we are delighted to add to our calendar this festive season and we look forward to celebrating one of the finest traditions in the long history of the game. Looking forward to celebrating.” Mukuhlani said in a statement. “Ahead of the Test series scheduled for Bulawayo, we will start with some T20I and ODI action in Harare to round out a full tour, which is a clear demonstration of our commitment to improving our game across all formats .
“The matches between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are always intense and exciting and we have no doubt that the players will once again provide some great entertainment befitting such a historic tour.”
Mirwais Ashraf, his counterpart at the Afghanistan Cricket Board, said, “The tour of Zimbabwe across formats is an important event for us. We have a rich history with Zimbabwe, and playing there has always been challenging, but I believe it There is a challenge.” “Afghan Atalan can confront with confidence.”
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have played two Test matches against each other in the past – as well as 28 ODIs and 15 T20Is – and both of these were in the series held in Abu Dhabi in March 2021, where both teams won one game each. .
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