He has joined the squad for Wednesday's one-day match in Port Elizabeth.

A team spokesman told the BBC Streak had flown in on Monday evening and was due to take part in Zimbabwe's final practice session.

Streak, who has ended his dispute with Zimbabwe Cricket officials, said: "I'm looking forward to getting back.

"Obviously there's an element of concern at not having played at this level for a while, but it's not like I haven't been playing cricket.

"I had a good season at Warwickshire [last summer] and have been playing club cricket."

Streak, 30, was sacked as skipper in April 2004 after criticising Zimbabwe Cricket's selection policies.

Now, he says he will be happy to be part of the new regime, with Tatenda Taibu as captain.

He said: "I'll be there for him to help and to lend the experience that I've gained."

Streak is Zimbabwe's leading wicket-taker in both one-day and Test cricket, with a combined total of 436 wickets.

He also has six first-class centuries to his credit, including an innings of 127 not out in a Test against West Indies in November 2003, and he will add valuable depth to their batting.