Published: Sep 27, 2015, 03:53 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 27, 2015, 03:53 PM (IST)
Karachi: All-rounder Anwar Ali has been ruled out of the Pakistan squad for the one-day series against Zimbabwe. According to the Express Tribune, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan has given his consent to drop Anwar due to poor fitness. Amir Yamin, who managed to impress the board with his terrific performance in the domestic cricket, has been called to replace Anwar. Pakistan will play two T20 internationals and three ODIs from September 27 and October 1 respectively against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. Pakistan one-day captain Azhar Ali, wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed and batsman Asad Shafiq, have decided to take part in the ODI series against Zimbabwe.
After Zimbabwe created history earlier in the year by becoming first team to tour Pakistan since 2009 attacks on the Sri Lankan national team, it is time for the Asian side to return the favour as they fly to the African nation to play two Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) followed by three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Pakistan have had a superb away record against these opponents in the last two decades, with 14 victories to their name from 18 games, two loses, one no-result and a tied result. The first game will begin from September 27 and the tour will last until October 5 with all the matches being scheduled to happen at Zimbabwe Harare Sports Club. The overall record between the two teams is dominated by Pakistan, who have 45 victories from 51 games, while the Zmbabweans have managed just three historic wins. While two games have ended in no-results, one has been tied.
