Afghanistan set to host Zimbabwe, Bangladesh in ODI tri-series

From October 17 to 23, Afghanistan will host Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in ODI tri-series in UAE. This precedes the T20I series and the two Test matches between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in the same country. The three T20Is will be played on October 27, 29 and November 1, and will be followed by the two Tests - the first commencing on November 5 and the second from November 13.

Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will get the tri-series going on October 17, with Zimbabwe then facing Afghanistan on October 19. The hosts will meet Bangladesh on October 21 before the summit clash on October 23.

Afghanistan and Bangladesh will compete in a one-time Test from October 9 to 13 before Zimbabwe travels to the UAE for the tri-series and subsequent bilateral matches.

"This is an important tour for Zimbabwe, offering our players high-quality competition across all three formats," Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni said.

"The ODI tri-series will test us against two strong sides, while the two Tests are especially valuable as we continue seeking more regular opportunities in the longest format. We sincerely appreciate the Bangladesh Cricket Board's cooperation and the Afghanistan Cricket Board's hosting of this program. We anticipate a thrilling and competitive tour."

The Afghanistan Cricket Board too welcomed the prospect of playing matches in all three formats in the series.

Afghanistan Cricket Board Chief Executive Officer Naseeb Khan stated, "Playing Bangladesh and Zimbabwe across different formats will provide our players with valuable competitive opportunities and offer our supporters an exciting period of international cricket."

"The Afghanistan Cricket Board remains committed to providing our national team with regular, high-quality international cricket. "We appreciate their cooperation in making these important assignments possible, and we highly value our relationships with the Bangladesh Cricket Board and Zimbabwe Cricket," he added.