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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Afghanistan have opened their T20I series against Zimbabwe with a win, powered by Rashid Khan and a record-breaking knock from Azmatullah Omarzai, who came in at 5/4 and set a new T20I world record. Zimbabwe handed a debut to Masuku and welcomed back Curran, with two changes to their side, while Farooqi returned for Afghanistan. The series forms part of Afghanistan's build-up toward the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

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    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.

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    South African batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius has broken Chris Gayle's record for the highest individual score in T20 cricket, hitting an unbeaten 188. Alongside that milestone, South Africa forced a series decider against Australia despite weather and Boland's resistance, while Zimbabwe thrashed Bangladesh in their tri-series. Australia's Megan Schutt was also handed a two-match ban over a prescription medication breach, adding to a busy cricket news day.

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    Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are playing a T20 international series in the UAE, with the third match in Sharjah drawing attention from cricket fans. Coverage includes live scores, playing XI announcements, pitch reports and betting tips. Zimbabwe arrive looking for redemption after mixed recent results, while Afghan fans follow their side's push for a series lead. Reports also note Zimbabwe's recent win over Bangladesh built on knocks from captain Craig Ervine and Sean Taylor.

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    Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have begun a Test series, with Zimbabwe batting first in the opening match. Spinner Graeme Cremer has returned to the side while Naqvi makes his debut. The fixture follows recent attention on Zimbabwe cricket after Sikandar Raza praised the team's 'unity and culture' following a hard-fought win.

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    Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are meeting in the final of the ODI Tri-Nation Series in the UAE. Zimbabwe batted first after winning the toss, making two changes to their side, while Fazalhaq Farooqi returned for Afghanistan. Azmatullah Omarzai made headlines earlier in the tournament by smashing a T20I world record after his side collapsed to 5/4, and Zimbabwe now face the challenge of containing Rashid Khan.

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    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.

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    Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are facing off in the third and final T20I in Sharjah, with Afghanistan aiming for a clean sweep in the UAE series. Attention has focused on Azmatullah Omarzai, who set a T20I world record after arriving with his side in deep trouble at 5 for 4. Zimbabwean coverage centres on whether the Chevrons can contain Rashid Khan and avoid a whitewash.

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    Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are facing off in a Test series, with Graeme Cremer returning to the Zimbabwe squad and Bennet named to lead the Chevrons in the Test matches against Afghanistan. Afghanistan arrive in strong form, having won a tri-series, with head coach Jonathan Pybus praising the bowling attack's depth. Zimbabwe also come in confident after a thumping win over Bangladesh.

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    Afghanistan's national cricket team has overtaken England in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings after winning a tri-series, beating Zimbabwe in the final at Sharjah. Head coach Jonathan Pybus praised the side's diverse and competent bowling depth. Attention now shifts to Afghanistan's Test against Bangladesh, where Hasan's hat-trick has put Bangladesh in command, with discussion of Afghanistan's rapid rise across formats.