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ZIMBABWE opening batsman Vusumuzi Sibanda has sustained a right ankle injury during national squad practice for next month’s home series against India.The injury occurred at Harare Sports Club during a warm-up session yesterday morning, when a back-pedalling Sibanda stepped on team analyst Stanley Chioza’s foot. He then rolled over his right ankle, resulting in the injury.
“I took Vusi for an X-ray, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging scans and the results are expected this afternoon (yesterday),” said team physiotherapist Anesu Mupotaringa.
“He is currently in pain and I have given him a crutch to avoid pressure on the ankle. I also gave him medication to help with the pain and swelling, and he will receive treatment twice daily to speed up recovery with the hope of him being fit for the India tour.”
Head coach, Dave Whatmore, is confident Sibanda will return to practice in good time.
“It was just a minor accident that left Vusi with a sprained ankle. He should be okay after a week,” Whatmore said.
Preparations for the home series against India are ongoing, with the squad having training sessions daily at Harare Sports Club, which will host the three One-Day Internationals and two Twenty20 international matches of the tour.
Zimbabwe training squad
Sikandar Raza Butt, Regis Chakabva, Chamunorwa Chibhabha, Elton Chigumbura, Graeme Cremer, Craig Ervine, Luke Jongwe, Roy Kaia, Tafadzwa Kamungozi, Neville Madziva, Hamilton Masakadza, Christopher Mpofu, Richmond Mutumbami, Tinashe Panyangara, Vusumuzi Sibanda, Donald Tiripano, Prosper Utseya, Brian Vitori, Malcolm Waller and Sean Williams.
India to Zimbabwe 2015 fixtures
Friday, July 10: 1st ODI
Sunday, July 12: 2nd ODI
Tuesday, July 14: 3rd ODI
Friday, July 17: 1st T20
Sunday, July 19: 2nd T20. — Zimbabwe Cricket
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