Afghanistan spin spearhead Rashid Khan will return to test cricket in a two-match series in Zimbabwe beginning later this month, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Monday.

Afghanistan's ace spinner Rashid Khan is set to play his first Test match in more than three years after having been named in their squad for the upcoming two-Test series in Zimbabwe.Rashid had earlier taken a break from the longest format on medical advice because of a groin injury.

Afghanistan has announced an 18-member squad for their upcoming two-Test series against Zimbabwe, set to begin on Boxing Day in Bulawayo.

Afghanistan are scheduled to play two Test matches against Zimbabwe which will take place at Bulawayo from December 26.