Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: Pakistan captain Misbah-Ul-Haq won the toss and elected to bowl in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at the Queen’s Sports Club.
While the hosts have brought in Greg Lamb for the injured Elton Chigumbura, Pakistan have decided to leave out Shoaib Malik who has been included for an international tour after a lengthy absence.
Vusi Sibanda opened the Zimbabwe innings along with Tino Mawoyo in the one-off Test against Pakistan at Bulawayo.
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The match has been built up as the farwell series for coach Waqar Younis who takes charge for his last series as Pakistan coach.
The former fast bowler’s departure is the latest of regular upheavals for Pakistan since a spot-fixing controversy in England a year ago. Expected to win, Pakistan’s real test in Zimbabwe will be to finally find some unity and stability.
Zimbabwe squad included Tino Mawoyo, Vusi Sibanda, Hamilton Masakadza, Brendan Taylor (capt), Tatenda Taibu, Craig Ervine, Greg Lamb, Ray Price, Brian Vitori, Kyle Jarvis, Chris Mpofu.
Meawhile, Pakistan squad include Mohammad Hafeez, Taufeeq Umar, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Umar Akmal, Adnan Akmal, Junaid Khan, Sohail Khan, Saeed Ajmal, Aizaz Cheema.
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