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Bipin Dani in MUMBAI, India
ZIMBABWE Cricket officials don’t expect any challenges in Chevrons coach, Lalchand Rajput, getting a visa to lead the team in Pakistan next month.

Rajput is a former India batsman and has been in his homeland since the outbreak of the Covid-19 outbreak.

ZC chairman, Tavengwa Mukuhlani, said they will request their Pakistani counterparts to issue a visa for Rajput to take charge of the team in Pakistan.

The Chevrons will play three ODIs and three T20I in Multan and Rawalpindi between October 30 and November 10.

“Lalchand Rajput is our coach and we are keen to send him with the team there,’’ said Mukuhlani. “We will request the authorities there to facilitate his travel.’’

Rajput said it was refreshing for the Chevrons to have some game time.

“It’s a good news for all of us, especially the players, that they will get some cricket after a break of almost 6 to 7 months,’’ he said.

“We have already short-listed 25 players for the camp and the players are going through a rigorous practice session.’’

He said he could join the team in Harare.

“I am waiting for the flights to start from India to Harare, which I have been told might start from 1st October, so I can go after that immediately and join the camp,’’ he said.

“I will get, at least, three weeks to work with the boys before we leave by the 20th October.’’