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Brandon Moyo
THE Chevrons have started their preparations for the white-ball series against Pakistan.
They arrived in Bulawayo on Tuesday and have already held a couple of training sessions.
The Chevrons are set to face Pakistan in a white-ball series.
The first One Day International (ODI) is scheduled for Queens Sports Club on Sunday.
The tour consists of three ODIs and as many T20Is, all taking place at the same venue.
The Chevrons held their first practice session in the heat of Bulawayo on Tuesday and held another one yesterday.
In an interview with Zimpapers Sport during yesterday’s practice session, ODI skipper Craig Ervine said they have been hard at work trying to polish their skills and a few areas that need to be worked on.
He said the heat in the City of Kings calls for a different approach to their preparations.
“Our preparations have been great. We spent a good day here yesterday (Tuesday) in the Bulawayo heat, working on our plans and a few other skills to execute, come the first game.
“We put in some good preparations again this morning (yesterday).
“It’s nice to come down here and spend a few days getting acclimatised. It is a little bit hotter here than in Harare so hydration, recovery and diet all play a crucial role in making sure that we are ready for Sunday,” said Ervine.
He added:
“Everybody is confident and excited to play against Pakistan. We know that they are a strong side and for us to start off the summer against a strong side like Pakistan it can only hold us in a good state for the cricket to come.”
The series is Pakistan’s first visit to the City of Kings in six years.
Pakistan arrived at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo yesterday evening.
They will be led by Mohammad Rizwan in ODIs and Salman Ali Agha in T20Is.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter