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Zimbabwe win toss, elect to field against Pakistan
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, July 13, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Zimbabwe won the toss and
opted to field in the first of five one-day internationals against Pakistan
at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Friday.
Zimbabwe captain Hamilton Masakadza had no hesitation in sticking Pakistan
in to bat first on a pitch that traditionally aids seamers in the morning.
The Zimbabweans handed international debuts to wicketkeeper Ryan Murray
and offspinner Liam Roche, while Asif Ali will make his ODI debut in
Pakistan’s middle order.
There was no space yet for legspinner Yasir Shah in Pakistan’s line-up,
however, with 19-year-old legspinner Shadab Khan the only specialist slow
bowler picked by Pakistan.
Yasir missed Pakistan’s tour of England with a stress fracture. Top order
batsman Babar Azam, who is also returning from an injury lay-off, was
included while left handed opener Imam ul Haq returned to Pakistan’s starting
XI.
England’s Ian Gould and Zimbabwean Langton Rusere will officiate in the
match.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1423 hrs