Ashar Zaidi exposes Zimbabwe's deficiencies
Zimbabwe's tour of Pakistan started with a draw, but there was precious little for them to celebrate
Wisden Cricinfo staff
21-Sep-2004
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman's XI 398 for 2 (Ashar Zaidi 202*, Faisal Iqbal 86*, Asif Zakir 61) drew with Zimbabweans 215
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Zimbabwe's tour of Pakistan started with a draw, but aside from Elton Chigumbura's innings yesterday, there was precious little for them to celebrate. On the second day of their match against a Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman's XI at Sheikupura their bowlers were ripped apart as the home side closed on 398 for 2.
The man of the day was Ashar Zaidi, who completed his unbeaten double hundred shortly before the umpires called time. He put on 158 for the first wicket with Asif Zakir (61) and 174 for the third with Faisal Iqbal (86).
Graeme Cramer, an 18-year-old legspinner, took both wickets to fall, finishing with 2 for 69 on an otherwise grim day for the bowlers.