2023-2031 FTP news, updates, etc

[ZIMFAN]

Sorry to be thick but there were two tests v Afghan and one was Boxing Day - 30/12. So that was 2024? So it was one v Afg in early and it will be ten with the test in December 2025. Secret is correct....I think!

[secretzimbo]

I hear ZC are negotiating with the ECB this week to play the inaugural Test match at Victoria Falls Stadium in 2027

[Andy31]

I hear ZC are negotiating with the ECB this week to play the inaugural Test match at Victoria Falls Stadium in 2027

That’s money for jam
Good decision

[Pat_Bee]

Those English guys with their low IQ will turn up at queens for the test and wonder why nobody is there

[zimfan1]

Sri Lanka touring for T20s before the qualifiers?

[Pat_Bee]

Indeed they are

[Pat_Bee]

They’re touring late august according to the ftp spreadsheet and the qualifier starts mid to late September.

[secretzimbo]

1 Test and 3 T20I’s Vs Afghanistan confirmed for the end of this month, all in Harare.

Also the MCC are touring Zimbabwe this month, multiple matches against Rhinos and Chigumbura’s Academy. Also a 3-day match with FC status against Zim A, to act as a warm-up for us before the Afghanistan test.

[secretzimbo]

Upcoming Zimbabwe Fixtures

October 2025: 1x Test, 3x T20I Vs Afghanistan (Home)
(Possible) Dec 2025-Feb 2026: Some sort of visit by Australia or Australia A (Home)
February 2026: Men's T20 World Cup, India & Sri Lanka.
May 2026: 3x ODI, 3x T20I Vs Pakistan (Away)
July 2026: 2x Test, 3x ODI, 3x T20I Vs Bangladesh (Home)
December 2026: 1x Test, 3x T20I Vs Afghanistan (Away)

After what has been an immensely busy period there isn't much on the cards between now and the end of 2026. Hopefully we can fill some gaps.