Zimbabwe propose two Tests for Indian tour

Zimbabwe has proposed two Tests besides a triangular one-day series for India on their scheduled visit in August and September. As per the suggested itinerary, India will arrive in Zimbabwe on August 25 and play a one-day tri-series, also involving New Zealand, before the two-Test series. The one-day tournament will be played in a double round-robin league format.

"We have sent the itinerary to SK Nair [secretary of the Indian board] and are waiting for the BCCI's response,'' Qhubekani Nkala, the general manager of the Zimbabwe Cricket Union told the Press Trust of India.

New Zealand are scheduled to play two Tests against ZImbabwe before the tri-series, which is slated to begin on August 26. India's first match against New Zealand is planned for August 28 and the final for September 9. India will then play a three-day warm-up match from September 11 followed by two Tests starting on September 17 and 25 respectively.

Aug 25: India arrives in Bulawayo
Aug 26: Zim vs NZ, 1st ODI, Bulawayo
Aug 28: Ind vs NZ, 2nd ODI, Bulawayo
Aug 31: Zim vs Ind, 3rd ODI, Harare
Sept 2: Zim vs NZ, 4th ODI, Harare
Sept 4: Ind vs NZ, 5th ODI, Harare
Sept 6: Zim vs Ind, 6th ODI, Harare
Sept 9: Final, Harare

Sept 11-13: Warm-up game, Mutare
Sept 17-21: Zim vs Ind, 1st Test, Bulawayo
Sept 25-29: Zim vs Ind, 2nd Test, Harare
Sept 30: Departure.