Zimbabwe Cricket News

Tatenda Taibu: A promising career ruined by ugly politics

Tatenda Taibu: A promising career ruined by ugly politics

Cricket Country - 9d ago

Zimbabwe’s Tatenda Taibu, born May 14, 1983, was Zimbabwe’s first black captain and the youngest in the history of the game. His 11-year-long career...

Stuart Carlisle: A classy batsman undone by politics

Stuart Carlisle: A classy batsman undone by politics

Cricket Country - 13d ago

Stuart Carlisle, born May 10, 1972, was a utility batsman in the Zimbabwean cricket team who played in a number of positions in the line-up. Unfortunately, his career...

When Vinod Kambli featured alongside Don Bradman and Wally Hammond

When Vinod Kambli featured alongside Don Bradman and Wally Hammond

Cricket Country - 71d ago

On March 13, 1993, Vinod Kambli commenced his innings of 227 against first-time tourists Zimbabwe, a knock that saw him enter the elite group of players who registered...

Andy Flower and Henry Olonga protest against the Mugabe regime

Andy Flower and Henry Olonga protest against the Mugabe regime

Cricket Country - 102d ago

On February 10, 2003, Andy Flower and Henry Olonga put their careers and personal safety at risk by protesting against the Mugabe regime in a World Cup match. Arunabha...

Zimbabwe expects tough series in the Caribbean

Zimbabwe expects tough series in the Caribbean

vCricket - 126d ago

Coach Alan Butcher says he is anticipating a tough series when Zimbabwe cricketers arrive in the Caribbean for their four-week tour next month.

Ex-Zimbabwean cricketer Olonga reveals perils of 'shackling' UK Press

Ex-Zimbabwean cricketer Olonga reveals perils of 'shackling' UK Press

vCricket - 179d ago

Former Zimbabwean cricketer Henry Olonga has revealed the dangers of shackling the UK Press as Lord Justice Leveson unveils the first part of his report into Press...

Dravid wants Fletcher to be given power

Dravid wants Fletcher to be given power

India Times - 191d ago

Rahul Dravid believes that Duncan Fletcher has a lot to offer and said the Zimbabwean should be given more power in team selection to prosper as coach.

ODI sandwiched between a Test match, and Martin Crowe shows his excellence in both

ODI sandwiched between a Test match, and Martin Crowe shows his excellence in both

Cricket Country - 196d ago

Martin Crowe put up two stellar batting performances against Zimbabwe in two different formats of the game at Harare Sports Club on November 7 & 8, 1992. Abhishek...

Zimbabwe mourn all-rounder Curran

Zimbabwe mourn all-rounder Curran

vCricket - 224d ago

The cricket world was Wednesday mourning the loss of former Zimbabwe all-rounder and coach Kevin Curran, who has died aged 53.

Jayawardene hails Mendis' performance

Jayawardene hails Mendis' performance

India Times - 245d ago

Mahela Jayawardene praised Ajantha Mendis after his effort helped beat Zimbabwe.

Mendis rips through Zim top order

Mendis rips through Zim top order

India Times - 246d ago

Ajantha Mendis sent back Vusi Sibanda, Brendon Taylor and Hamilton Masakadza in quick succession after a steady start by Zimbabwe in their chase of 183.

Fraternal Feat: Zimbabwe makes history by fielding three pairs of brothers

Fraternal Feat: Zimbabwe makes history by fielding three pairs of brothers

Cricket Country - 247d ago

Fifteen years ago, Zimbabwe made history by fielding three pairs of brothers in the Test side. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the fascinating fraternal...

Cricket uniting blacks, whites in Zimbabwe

Cricket uniting blacks, whites in Zimbabwe

vCricket - 249d ago

Cricket has become the biggest unifier of blacks and whites in Zimbabwe, a country that had seen the two races occupying different corners.

PCB planning triangular series to bring back international cricket to Pakistan

PCB planning triangular series to bring back international cricket to Pakistan

vCricket - 249d ago

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf is planning to hold a Triangular series with Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in October and November to bring back international...

Taibu quits cricket for higher calling

Taibu quits cricket for higher calling

vCricket - 249d ago

Former Zimbabwe national cricket captain Tatenda Taibu has decided to retire from the sport to devote his life to the church, Zimbabwe Cricket announced Monday.

PCB likely to postpone Zimbabwe series to accommodate proposed tour to India

PCB likely to postpone Zimbabwe series to accommodate proposed tour to India

vCricket - 249d ago

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to postpone the national teams tour to Zimbabwe in favour of their proposed tour of India.

Brown takes temporary charge of Kenya

Brown takes temporary charge of Kenya

vCricket - 249d ago

Former Zimbabwean cricket coach Robin Brown has taken temporary charge of Kenya to prepare for this month's ICC Intercontinental Cup and two one-day series in Namibia,...

Sachin will make a successful politician

Sachin will make a successful politician

India Times - 390d ago

Ex-Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak said Sachin has been successful in whatever he has done so far and certain that he would do same in his new innings as well.

Waller leads Zimbabwe to thrilling win

Waller leads Zimbabwe to thrilling win

vCricket - 517d ago

When New Zealand powered by centuries from Ross Taylor and Martin Williamson raked up a huge 328, very few people would have given them a chance to stitch together...

Odds stacked against home team (Preview

Odds stacked against home team (Preview

vCricket - 517d ago

Post world cup early this year, Zimbabwe have hosted three teams thus far. They overpowered their rivals Bangladesh, got whitewashed across all three formats by...