Bennett

Zimbabwe have named Bennett as captain for their Test series against Afghanistan. The appointment is drawing attention from cricket followers in India and beyond as the two teams prepare to meet in the longest format, a matchup that has produced competitive contests in recent years and carries points implications in the World Test Championship cycle.

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have been meeting across a tri-nation ODI series in the UAE, with Afghanistan lifting the trophy after a strong run, prompting head coach Jonathan Pybus to praise his side's diverse and competent bowling attack. Attention now shifts to their Test and T20I meetings, with Graeme Cremer returning to the Zimbabwe setup and Bennett named to lead Zimbabwe in Tests against Afghanistan.

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are meeting in the second ODI of a tri-nation series in the UAE on October 19, with Afghanistan also preparing for Tests under new leadership. Zimbabwe's Chevrons, coming off losses, are being urged by their coach to show more aggression as they look to bounce back, while Graeme Cremer returns to Afghanistan's Test squad under Bennett's captaincy.

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are playing a T20 series in Sharjah, with Zimbabwe drawing on recent momentum after a hard-fought win that captain Sikandar Raza credited to the team's unity and culture. The matches feed into a wider Afghanistan-Bangladesh-Zimbabwe ODI tri-nation series in the UAE in 2026. Coverage focuses on predictions, playing XIs, pitch and streaming details, while Zimbabwe have named their white-ball squads and Brian Bennett begins his first Test captaincy.

Zimbabwe have taken control of the first Test against Afghanistan in the UAE, dominating play on day two. Antum Naqvi made his long-awaited Zimbabwe debut after eligibility clearance, while Graeme Cremer returned to the side. Brian Bennett is captaining in his first Test series, and the two teams also meet in an ODI tri-nation series in the UAE in 2026.

Virginia basketball fans are following coverage of the Cavaliers' early-season buy games, with local coverage highlighting three players to watch this week. The games offer chances for rotation players and newcomers to earn minutes before tougher ACC competition. Discussion centers on roster development and what coach Tony Bennett's squad can show in these lopsided matchups.