HARARE – Having sealed their International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Zimbabwe will now turn their attention to home series against Bangladesh and India scheduled for this and next month.
At the completion of two tours by the Asian countries, Zimbabwe will leave for Australia where they will face hosts in three one-day international (ODI) matches.
Bangladesh will visit Zimbabwe for three T20 international games set for 30 and July 31 and August 2 at Harare Sports Club before the two sides lock horns in as many ODIs set for 5, 7 and 10 August at the same venue.
The Chevrons will then host India for three ODIs to be played on 18, 20 and 22 August in the capital. The series against the Indians is part of the ICC men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, a 13-team competition serving as the main route for direct qualification for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 to be staged in India.
Zimbabwe’s spot at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, to be held in Australia starting in October, was confirmed at the weekend when they won the eight-team qualifying tournament that took place in Bulawayo.
But prior to going down under for the global T20 jamboree, Zimbabwe will first tour Australia for another Super League series consisting of three ODIs scheduled for August 28-31 and September 3 in Townsville.
The Chevrons have greatly improved in their performance since the appointment of former captain Dave Houghton as head coach with all-rounder Sikandar Raza proving the main man in the shorter version of the game.
Zimbabwe cricket has been on a slide and many feared that they will not rekindle the glory days after losing to such teams as Afghanistan who are considered minnows in cricket.
