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Afghanistan’s new UAE programme makes the switch back to Test cricket the real test
The newly confirmed October–November schedule gives Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe meaningful cricket. Selection and preparation must account for the changes of format, not just the number of matches.
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Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe: the UAE programme
The newly announced October–November programme brings Tests, an ODI tri-series and T20Is to the UAE. Our assessment focuses on preparation between formats, especially Zimbabwe’s return to red-ball cricket.
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Afghanistan’s new UAE programme makes the switch back to Test cricket the real test
The newly confirmed October–November schedule gives Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe meaningful cricket. Selection and preparation must account for the changes of format, not just the number of matches.
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analysis·4 min
Afghanistan’s new UAE programme makes the switch back to Test cricket the real test
The newly confirmed October–November schedule gives Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe meaningful cricket. Selection and preparation must account for the changes of format, not just the number of matches.
LiveSportInsights Editorial DeskRead insight →