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Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter
THE Chevrons held their first training session in Abu Dhabi after completing three days of quarantine ahead of their first Test against Aghanistan next week.
The Zimbabwean players all returned negative results in Covid-19 tests conducted.
In a statement ZC said: “The excitement among the players and technical staff was palpable and understandably so as Zimbabwe trooped out for their first training session at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, having spent three days locked up in quarantine ahead of their two-match Test series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates capital.”
All-rounder Sikandar Raza also expressed delight after the team held its training session.
“Great to have our first outdoor session today with Zimbabwe Cricket after three days of quarantine. Great facilities provided by @AbuDhabiCricket for training today. All four Covid tests for everyone came out negative,” Raza said.
The two sides are squaring off in Abu Dhabi because Afghanistan does not play at home due to the ongoing security situation in the war-torn country.
The first of the two-match Test series begins on March 2, with the second starting on March 10.
Zimbabwe Squad
Sean Williams (captain), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza Butt, Regis Chakabva, Kevin Kasuza, Wesley Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Brandon Mavuta, Tarisai Musakanda, Richmond Mutumbami, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Donald Tiripano
Afghanistan Test Squad
Asghar Afghan, Javed Ahmadi, Rahmat Shah, Hasmatullah Shahidi, Afsar Zazai, Nasir Jamal, Abdul Malik, Munir Kakar, Shahidullah Kamal, Bahir Mohboob, Rashid Khan, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Sayed Ahmad, Saleem Safi, Wafadar Momand, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Yamin Ahmadzamai
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