The Zimbabwe cricket team is touring the United Arab Emirates in March 2021 to play two Test and three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches against Afghanistan.
Originally the series was scheduled to be played in Oman. In January 2021, the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave accreditation for the Ministry Turf 1 at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Muscat to host Test cricket. However, in February 2021, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed that the series would take place in the UAE. The series was initially put into doubt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, in late January 2021, Zimbabwe’s Sports and Recreation Commission gave its approval for the tour to take place. On 12 February 2021, the ACB announced the tour schedule.
Ahmed Shah Pakteen was named as the on-field umpire for both Tests, becoming the first Afghan umpire to officiate in Test cricket.
Afghanistan squad:
Asghar Afghan (c), Munir Ahmad, Javed Ahmadi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazal Haque, Amir Hamza, Nasir Jamal, Rashid Khan, Abdul Malik, Wafadar Momand, Mohammad Saleem, Bahir Shah, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shahidullah, Sayed Shirzad, Zia-ur-Rehman, Ibrahim Zadran, Afsar Zazai
Zimbabwe Test squad:
Sean Williams (c), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Kevin Kasuza, Wessely Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Brandon Mavuta, Tarisai Musakanda, Richmond Mutumbami, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Donald Tiripano
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