Blignaut to miss second Test

Andy Blignaut will miss the second Test against Bangladesh at Bulawayo because of injury. In the first match Blignaut became the first Zimbabwean to claim a Test hat-trick.

But during that first Test, which ended with Zimbabwe's 183-run victory at the Harare Sports Club, Blignaut suffered a minor strain to his right thigh muscle. The Zimbabwe team management decided that he would stay behind in Harare to receive treatment and undergo rehabilitation, while the rest of the squad proceeded to Bulawayo for the second Test.

Bradley Robinson, the Zimbabwe team physiotherapist, confirmed: "Andy will undergo fitness tests prior to the third one-day international against Bangladesh, at Harare on March 10. Of course, it will be a bonus if he is fit before then."

Zimbabwe's selectors have brought in Stuart Matsikenyeri to replace Blignaut in the squad. They will name their team on Wednesday, after taking a look at the pitch at the Queen's Sports Club.