Sixteen Zimbabwe players have signed contracts that make them available for selection
Zimbabwe's players began a strike over unpaid wages on December 22.
A sparkling all-round display by Elton Chigumbura led Zimbabwe to a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Tuesday's opening one-day international. The medium-pacer picked up three for 27 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 186 in 46.5 overs. Chigumbura then hammered an unbeaten 60 in 50 balls, with nine fours and one six, to guide Zimbabwe to a comfortable win with 15.2 overs to spare.
Spinner Ajantha Mendis became the fastest bowler to take 50 wickets in one-day internationals as Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by 130 runs in their first match of the tri-series tournament in Dhaka on Monday.
West Indies crashed to a 30-run defeat against Zimbabwe in the first ODI in Harare.
A three-wicket burst by pace bowler Douglas Hondo helped secure Zimbabwe a 22-run victory over Bangladesh.
Paceman Tapash Baisya took two wickets to put Bangladesh in sight of their first Test win at the close of the fourth day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Sunday.
Factbox on Saturday's World Cup Pool B match between India and Zimbabwe at Eden Park in Auckland.
Chris Gayle rediscovered his mojo in spectacular fashion on Tuesday with the first ever World Cup double century to drive West Indies to a 73-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Pool B clash at Manuka Oval.
Penpix of the Zimbabwe squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.
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