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BULAWAYO cricket enthusiasts will miss out on the much awaited return of giants Australia who will be involved in a Triangular Series with Zimbabwe and South Africa but will still watch seven international matches against Afghanistan and the Proteas.Afghanistan are coming next month for four One Day International matches which will all be played at Bulawayo’s ceremonial home of cricket – Queens Sports Club with South Africa set to be involved in three ODIs in August before the start of the Triangular Series.
Afghanistan are scheduled to play their first of the four One Day International games in Bulawayo on July 18 with the second encounter following in two days time. The Asians will then take on Zimbabwe in the third ODI on July 22 and wind up their stay in the City of Kings on July 24.
South Africa will arrive in Zimbabwe on August 5 for a month-long tour that will end with a Triangular One-Day International (ODI) Series including Australia.
The Proteas tour will start with a Test match against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on August 9 which will be followed by three ODI games at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on August 17, 19 and 21 before South Africa and Zimbabwe return to the capital for a Triangular ODI Series with Australia.
All the matches of the triangular series are at Harare Sports Club, with the first between Zimbabwe and Australia scheduled for 25 August.
Wilfred Mukondiwa, ZC managing director, said they were looking forward to their matches and called on fans to come in their numbers to watch great cricket.
“We are really excited to have the opportunity to host two strong sides like Australia and South Africa at the same time. Our players need the high-level competition the two teams will provide, and our fans will enjoy watching the matches,” Mukondiwa said.
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