Johannesburg – Pakistan take a further step out of the wilderness as international cricket hosts when they welcome Zimbabwe for their first ODI in a year on Friday, with England and South Africa both lining up tours.
The three 0ne-day internationals, when Babar Azam will debut as ODI captain, are also Pakistan’s first in the new World Cup Super League, the qualification process for the 50-over World Cup in 2023.
The rehabilitation of Pakistan has accelerated in recent months, partly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Zimbabwe, West Indies and Bangladesh have all toured Pakistan since the attack and last year Sri Lanka ended their decade-long abs
