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Australian cricketer wants to play for Zimbabwe
Antum Naqvi, a Belgian-born cricketer currently based in Australia, has expressed his desire to play for Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), offering his services to the Chevrons.The 24-year-old explosive ...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ready to shake off global 'bad press'
Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton says the country is ready to shake off the "bad press" it still receives globally as it prepares to host the Cricket World Cup qualifiers which begin on Sunday.Wes...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 17:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gary Ballance retires from cricket four months after Zimbabwe switch
Batter Gary Ballance has retired from cricket, saying he "no longer has the desire to dedicate himself" to professional sport.The 33-year-old played 40 times for England, including 23 Tests be...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures ODI series win against Netherlands
Half-centuries from Gary Ballance and Wessly Madhevere helped Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by seven wickets and win a World Cup Super League one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday.Aft...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 17:01hrs | | by AFP
Ex-England batsman Gary Ballance agrees deal to play for Zimbabwe
Former England batter Gary Ballance is set to play international cricket for Zimbabwe after completing a qualification period to switch allegiance back to his country of birth.The 33-year-old ...Published: 12 Dec 2022 at 18:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-England star to make a bombshell international switch to Zimbabwe
Gary Ballance could turn his back on England by making a bombshell international comeback for Zimbabwe, Sportsmail revealed.Paperwork regarding the 32-year-old switching his allegiance from En...Published: 03 Aug 2022 at 18:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex Zimbabwean cricket star in racial storm
Former Zimbabwe Under 19 cricket team star Gary Ballance could find himself in trouble after admitting to using the slur P**i which is deemed racist towards a former Yorkshire team mate Azeem Rafiq....Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe to stand trial if she is found guilty
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said former first lady Grace Mugabe will not be spared from the corruption dragnet and will stand trial if she is found on the wrong side of the law.He said th...Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK announces 2017 nominees
THE Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) nominee shortlist is out and, like the last six years, it keeps producing bright, brilliant and extraordinary Zimbabweans excelling in the UK.Organisers of ...Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 09:37hrs | 4 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe removed from the Test cricket
AS with many press releases, the real meaning was not easy to spot. Nestled at the bottom of the ICC's Press release of May 3 was a note that Zimbabwe had been temporarily removed from the Test cricke...Published: 12 May 2016 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heath Streak knocks England out of Cricket World Cup
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak's Bangladesh has knocked England out of the Cricket World Cup.Streak was appointed Bangladesh's bowling coach until 2016.Streak had been Zimbabwe's...Published: 09 Mar 2015 at 12:52hrs | | by David Hopps I ESPNcricinfo
Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's confidence took a big hit when Zimbabwe surpassed its total of 281-3 in only 45.2 overs, led by Hamilton Masakadza's unbeaten 117 from 119 balls in Lincoln, New Zealand.Sri Lan...Published: 11 Feb 2015 at 18:30hrs | | by AP
Zimbabwean born batsman included in England squad
Yorkshire's Zimbabwe-born middle-order batsman included in squad as England go for fourth consecutive Ashes series win.Gary Ballance, a nephew of former Zimbabwe captain David Houghton, was t...Published: 23 Sep 2013 at 15:35hrs | | by Sports reporter
'Zimbabwe cricket in a critical state,' says Coltart
David Coltart, Zimbabwe's former minister of sport, said that cricket in the country is now in a critical state, following a financial crisis which almost resulted in a boycott from the players....Published: 25 Aug 2013 at 08:32hrs | | by Sports reporter
Zimbabwean born cricketer slots well in English County Championship cricket
Gary Ballance, Zimbabwe-born 21-year-old cricketer currently based in UK is reported to be relishing the fight for a regular place in Yorkshire's first team (UK).Ballance has slotted int...Published: 24 Jun 2011 at 06:37hrs | | by Graham Hardcastle and edited by Moyo Roy
Tuskers solidify their top spot with win
Matabeleland Tuskers ran to their third consecutive win in the MetBank Pro40 Championship, Terry Duffin's 88 guiding them to a four-wicket victory over Mashonaland Eagles at the Country Club grou...Published: 03 Nov 2010 at 06:54hrs | | by ESPN EMEA Ltd.
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