Former England cricketer Gary Balance recently joined Zimbabwe cricket team

The batsman has signed a two-year deal with Zimbabwe Cricket

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He is now part of Zimbabwe squad for 3-match T20I series against Ireland this month

Ballance played 23 Test matches and 16 ODIs for England between 2014 and 2017

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The 33-year-old player was released by his country side Yorkshire last year

Ballance was born in Zimbabwe

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