Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener has rejoined the Zimbabwe senior men's national team as batting coach.

The ICC has banned Brendan Taylor for three-and-a-half years, just days after theformer Zimbabwe captain released a statement admitting he had failed to immediately report a corrupt approach by an Indian businessman and that he was blackmailed after taking cocaine during that meeting.

Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor on Monday admitted that he was approached by bookies in India to get involved in spot-fixing, and he revealed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will impose a multi-year ban on him now.

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 22 runs in the second one-day international to level the three-match series at 1-1 on Tuesday as home captain Dasun Shanaka's 102 went in vain.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Highlights: Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka on Tuesday to level the three-match ODI series, 1-1.

Sri Lanka on Thursday announced the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe which gets underway from Sunday in Pallekele.

Zimbabwe head coach Lalchand Rajput will miss the first two one-day internationals in Sri Lanka after testing positive for COVID-19 at the start of the tour, an official said Monday.

Fernando had been in good form, having struck 100 off 64, and 63 off 41 in the last two matches of the Lankan Premier League.

The ICC abandoned the 2021 Women's World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe due to the threat of COVID-19.

Former Zimbabwe skipper and wicket-keeper batsman Brendan Taylor has decided to retire from international cricket and will play his last match on Monday against Ireland.

Shakib Al Hasan said Bangladesh will head to the T20 World Cup later this year full of confidence after series wins against Zimbabwe, Australia and New Zealand.

India opener Rohit Sharma remained fifth as he increased the lead over captain Virat Kohli from seven to 30 rating points while fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah moved up from 10th to ninth place in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.

Paul Stirling's maiden T20I century guided Ireland to a 40-run victory against Zimbabwe in the third game of their five-match T20I series.

Wesley Madhevere's 73 helped Zimbabwe to beat Bangladesh by 23 runs in the second T20I.

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI: Tamim Iqbal's 112 set-up a five-wicket victory for Bangladesh and a 3-0 series sweep in Harare on Tuesday.

Shakib Al Hasan's 96 not out guided Bangladesh to a three-wicket victory in the second One Day International against Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor was given out hit wicket during the second ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, a decision that invited criticism from many fans and experts.

Liton Das scored his fourth ODI century as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 155 runs in the first ODI in Harare.