First test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe produces over 1,500 runs but ends in a flat draw

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Afghanistan and Zimbabwe’s first Test ended in a draw after more than 1,500 runs were scored on an unresponsive Sharjah pitch. Zimbabwe’s Craig Ervine and Wessly Madhevere added an unbeaten 208-run partnership.

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The first test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe produced over 1,500 runs, including six centuries and one double century, but ended in a flat draw on Monday as Zimbabwe chose not to declare on an unresponsive pitch.Veteran Craig Ervine and allrounder Wessly Madhevere chalked up an unbeaten partnership of 208 runs as they achieved personal milestones.