Former England batsman Gary Ballance is about to make his Test debut for Zimbabwe on Saturday after being chosen for the two-match collection towards the West Indies in Bulawayo.
Harare-born Ballance, who performed 23 Tests for England between 2014 and 2017, signed a two-year contract in December to play worldwide cricket within the nation of his beginning.
The left-handed batsman made his worldwide debut for Zimbabwe in a T20 match towards Ireland final month.
With common captain Sean Williams recovering from a fractured finger, Craig Ervine will lead Zimbabwe towards the Windies.
The hosts may even be with out pacemen Tendai Chatara and Blessing Muzarabani by accidents, whereas allrounders Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl are fulfilling franchise commitments.
The second Test, additionally in Bulawayo, begins on February 12.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
