Record-filled batting display helps Zimbabwe secure draw

Sharjah, Nov 9 (UNI) Zimbabwe held their own with the willow and overcame Afghanistan's bowling in good batting conditions, notching up several landmarks on the way. The game finished in a draw, keeping both teams alive ahead of the second Test, which will also be played at Sharjah from November 13. Craig Ervine (206 not out) and Wessly Madhevere (100 not out) remained unbeaten at the end of the final day's play as Zimbabwe finished at 523/5, to go with 504 in their first innings. This is the only occasion when a side has scored more than 500 runs in…