Zimbabwe resumed preparations for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh with a lively training session in Sylhet on Thursday, despite rain delays that shortened the day’s practice.

Head Coach Justin Sammons praised the team’s energy and mindset, noting that the squad arrived in good form after four productive days of match prep in Harare. “The guys are in good spirits despite the weather and travel. We’re happy with where the group is at,” he said.

Only four players—Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Wellington Masakadza, and Victor Nyauchi—have previously played Test cricket in Bangladesh. For the rest, Sammons sees it as “a massive learning opportunity.”

With the first Test starting Sunday, Sammons reaffirmed the team’s ambition: “We play to win, and nothing changes here. We believe we have a group that can compete and bring the series back home.”