Antum Naqvi Zimbabwe Test debut set after eligibility clearance
Pakistan-origin all-rounder Antum Naqvi has been cleared by the ICC to play for Zimbabwe and named for the two-match Test series against Afghanistan, which starts in Sharjah on Thursday.
The ICC cleared Pakistan-origin all-rounder Antum Naqvi to play for Zimbabwe; Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed it on Wednesday.
Naqvi is in the squad for the two-match Test series against Afghanistan, which begins in Sharjah on Thursday.
Brian Bennett, 22, has been appointed captain in place of the injured Richard Ngarava.
Naqvi has a first-class average of 60.35, with six centuries and 62 wickets in 24 matches.