Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in an ODI tri-series in the United Arab Emirates from October 17 to 23, setting up a busy three-format schedule for all three sides.
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will open the tri-series on October 17. Afghanistan will then face Zimbabwe on October 19 before taking on Bangladesh on October 21. The final will follow on October 23.
The tri-series will lead into a three-match T20I series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. Those matches will take place on October 27, October 29 and November 1.
The two teams will then meet in a Test series, with the first match starting on November 5 and the second beginning on November 13.
Bangladesh will have another assignment before the tri-series. Afghanistan and Bangladesh will play a one-off Test from October 9 to 13, also in the UAE.
Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Givemore Makoni said the tour will give his players valuable competition across all three formats.
“This is an important tour for Zimbabwe, offering our players high-quality competition across all three formats,” 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 Afghanistan Cricket Board for hosting this programme and the Bangladesh Cricket Board for their cooperation. We look forward to a competitive and exciting tour.”
The Afghanistan Cricket Board also welcomed the expanded international programme.
“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,” Afghanistan Cricket Board chief executive officer Naseeb Khan said.
“The Afghanistan Cricket Board remains committed to providing our national team with regular, high-quality international cricket.
“We highly value our relationships with the Bangladesh Cricket Board and Zimbabwe Cricket and appreciate their cooperation in making these important assignments possible,” he added.
