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Is Zimbabwe punching above its belt?
Once a bread basket of Africa, Zimbabwe is now a case of the continent. A once-promising country is now mired with challenges like election rigging, economic collapse, high inflation and abuse of stat...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 21:47hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Spiritual home of Black cricket in Zimbabwe finally gets international recognition
Bill Flower realized 30 years ago that cricket wouldn't survive, let alone bloom, in Zimbabwe unless it reached out to the country's Black majority and found a place in their hearts.Part of hi...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 13:09hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Former Cricket players stand by SRC
Some former Zimbabwe Cricket players have chided the International Cricket Council (ICC) for siding with greedy Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZCB) members, throwing their weight behind the Sports Recreation...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 19:46hrs | 1 | by Sizalobuhle Khumalo
WATCH: Tatenda Taibu's no holds barred documentray
Former Zimbabwean cricket player Tatenda Taibu in conjunction with BBC has created a documentary that profile his life and career. The documentary talks about his early life, career and how politics i...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 19:08hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Kirsty Coventry named Zimbabwe's sport minister
Kirsty Coventry, a former Olympic champion and a current member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC's) executive board, has been appointed minister of sport in Zimbabwe.The 34-year-old...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 16:31hrs | | by AP
Cricket Australia monitoring Zimbabwe after blast
A bomb blast has heightened political tensions in Zimbabwe ahead of a landmark election, but Australia's cricket tour of the troubled African nation will proceed at this stage.Australia face E...Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 06:58hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Taibu fires back!
TATENDA TAIBU reckons Zimbabwe Cricket did him a favour by firing him as the convenor of selectors.Speaking for the first time since Zimbabwe Cricket fired him and the entire Chevron technical...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Cricket managing director resigns
ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) managing director Faisal Hasnain has officially resigned from his position with immediate effect due to the Chevrons' failure to qualify for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup....Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Heath Streak is not racist
Heath Streak's wife, Nadine has jumped to the defence of her husband after Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) board chairperson Tavengwa Mukuhlani accused the (former) national team coach of being racist.S...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 17:45hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa gives Zimbabwe Cricket board ultimatum
HOUSE of Assembly member, Temba Mliswa has demanded the resignation of the Zimbabwe Cricket board accusing them of among other things misappropriation of funds, running the game down as well as incomp...Published: 07 Apr 2018 at 10:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Cricket already looking beyond Streak
ZIMBABWE Cricket are already looking beyond Heath Streak and will go ahead with the search for a new technical team despite the furore surrounding the sacking of national team coach and his entire sta...Published: 07 Apr 2018 at 09:17hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Another Zimbabwe cricket rebellion?
SACKED Heath Streak appears to be soliciting for support from other fired technical members, some players and the public to wage a war against the Zimbabwe Cricket board.Streak alongside Lance...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 17:16hrs | 2 | by Farai Nyikadzino
'Suspend Zimbabwe Cricket Board'
FORMER Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart has challenged the Sports and Recreation Commission to suspend the Zimbabwe Cricket Board following what he said was a shocking deci...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Streak sacking shocks cricket fraternity
HEATH Streak sacrificed On a Good Friday… But Whose Sins is He Being Fired for?This was a tweet by one Master Eli after Zimbabwe Cricket announced that they had sacked the former Zimbabwe ca...Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 10:44hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Streak, Mangongo refuse to resign
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is headed for a massive showdown with both the national team coach Heath Streak and Under-19 coach Steve Mangongo who are insisting they will not step down.The local game...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 11:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'I didn't deserve to be sacked,' says Streak
THE recently fired Zimbabwe national cricket team coach, Heath Streak believes he has been treated unfairly by his former employers, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC).Streak was shown the door by ZC toget...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 15:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open Letter to my president Mnangagwa
I write to you my president concerning the situation in the world of Zimbabwean Cricket where the ZC board has hinted the dismissal of the head coach Heath Streak and the whole technical team. ...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 20:04hrs | 1 | by Tinotenda Dirikwe
Khupe linked to Nkosana Moyo's APA
Fissures in the MDC-T are reportedly becoming wider amid reports that the top three leaders assaulted a fortnight ago are contemplating joining Dr Nkosana Moyo's Alliance of the People's Agenda after ...Published: 17 Aug 2017 at 06:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T ducks police in violence probe
VIOLENCE-TORN MDC-T is battling to come up with ways to deal with an impeding implosion with indications that despite the widely publicised incidents of violence which resulted in the pummelling of th...Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 13:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai suspends Harare youths
Barely 72 hours after trying to blame Government for violence that reared its ugly head at MDC-T offices in Bulawayo last Sunday, resulting in the hospitalisation of his deputy Ms Thokozani Khupe, MDC...Published: 10 Aug 2017 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Juju at Dynamos
Zimbabwe's global avatar has maxed out on grand narratives and pop consumables but occasionally underestimated the place of biography as a long night of the soul.Dynamos Football Club legend M...Published: 15 May 2017 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Stanely Mushava
I'm 'raped' by snake everyday
A 40-year-old self-styled prophet is a tormented soul ever since engaging in sex with a member of the Nyau cult.Pachawa Kwanamba yesterday revealed that he now physically engages in a-nal ...Published: 23 Mar 2017 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Cricket gives sacked cricket coach $70 000 handshake
ZIMBABWE Cricket have paid off former national team coach Davenell Whatmore who they sacked at the end of last May for poor results. Wilfred Mukondiwa, the ZC chief executive officer could not be draw...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Mehluli Sibanda
Indian nightclub owner cries EXTORTION!
BULAWAYO-based Indian investor Uathalil Sasi Samanhraj is accusing some local businessmen and a well-known war veteran of allegedly extorting him of various amounts of money and interfering in his bus...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 16:15hrs | 3 | by Peter Matika
Masakadza loses captaincy
ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) yesterday fired senior national team coach Dav Whatmore and stripped top order batsman Hamilton Masakadza of the captaincy just days before the arrival of India for three one-day...Published: 01 Jun 2016 at 06:49hrs | 11 | by Dingilizwe Ntuli
Taibu is back - but not for Zimbabwe
FORMER Zimbabwe skipper Tatenda Taibu has ruled out a return to international cricket saying he is totally content with spending the rest of his days doing the Lord's work.Taibu, a veteran of ...Published: 15 May 2016 at 07:45hrs | | by Tinashe Kusema
Coltart fingered in Mangongo axing
FORMER Education and Sports Minister David Coltart stands accused of having wielded so much influence in the administration of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) that he even triggered the axing of Stephen Mangong...Published: 03 Nov 2015 at 09:16hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Meet Etty Sox, Zimbabwe's great cricket fan
Eteldreda 'Etty' Sox, a retired banker and mother of two, will get the chance to watch the ICC Cricket World Cup final live in Australia this month after winning the Emirates competition to find Zimba...Published: 17 Mar 2015 at 16:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Taibu retires from cricket to work for the church
Tatenda Taibu, the Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batsman, has announced his retirement, stating that he wants to focus on working for the church. The decision ends an 11-year international career, during wh...Published: 09 Jul 2012 at 18:03hrs | 12 | by Sports reporter
Sibanda returns for Zimbabwe
Vusi Sibanda as expected, has been picked in Zimbabwe's squad of 15 for the first unofficial Twenty20 of the tri-series against South Africa and Bangladesh. Opening batsman Sibanda was not considered ...Published: 16 Jun 2012 at 12:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by 90 runs
Dunedin - All-rounder Rob Nicol took four wickets as New Zealand bowled out Zimbabwe for 158 on Friday to win the first of three one-day cricket internationals by 90 runs.Nicol atoned for his...Published: 03 Feb 2012 at 05:36hrs | | by AFP
Zimbabwe earn first innings lead of 56 runs against NZ XI
A three-wicket burst by Neil Wagner enlivened proceedings during the second day of the tour match between Zimbabwe and a New Zealand XI at Gisborne today.The Otago left-arm fast bowler snapped...Published: 22 Jan 2012 at 08:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe beat Black Caps by one wicket
MALCOLM WALLER scored a career best 99 not out, and kept his cool when it mattered most, to lead Zimbabwe to their biggest successful run chase in a nail-biting one-wicket win over New Zealand in the ...Published: 26 Oct 2011 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pakistan whitewash Zimbabwe
Pakistan completed a 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe with a comprehensive victory in the third one-day international in Harare.Younus Khan did the job with the bat, making 81 in 90 balls to under...Published: 14 Sep 2011 at 17:09hrs | 1 | by UKPA
Zimbabwe opt to bat first in 2nd Pakistan ODI
Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat in the second One Day International at Harare Sports Club here on Sunday.Zimbabwe make just one change from the side that lost the first ODI, bringing...Published: 11 Sep 2011 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by AFP
Pakistan's lucky escape, beat Zimbabwe in last over
Pakistan scrambled a five-run victory over Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in the first of three one-day internationals here on Thursday.That was the official result, but the reality is that Z...Published: 09 Sep 2011 at 06:57hrs | 10 | by AFP
Mawoyo edges towards century‎ as Zimbabwe holds firm
Opener Tino Mawoyo batted through the first day as Zimbabwe enjoyed a strong start to their one-off Test against Pakistan in Bulawayo.The 25-year-old, who made his debut against Bangladesh ear...Published: 01 Sep 2011 at 19:13hrs | 13 | by AP
Queens Sports Club Overview
Established: 1890sCapacity: 9,000Floodlights: NoEnds: City End, Airport EndHome Team: Matabeleland TuskersTest History: 17 Tests; 1 home win; 9 away wins; 7 drawsLast 10 Tests...Published: 31 Aug 2011 at 06:23hrs | 14 | by cricket365
Zimbabwe cricket wins ODI with four balls to spare
Zimbabwe snatched an astonishing victory over Bangladesh at Harare Sports Club here Tuesday to win their five-match ODI series three up and two to play.They got home with just four balls to s...Published: 16 Aug 2011 at 16:55hrs | 2 | by AFP
Zimbabwe has set Bangladesh 251 to win the third ODI
A third-wicket partnership of 142 between Tatenda Taibu and Hamilton Mazakadza for Zimbabwe helped the home side set Bangladesh 251 to win the third ODI and stay in the series at Harare Sports Club on...Published: 16 Aug 2011 at 13:52hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Zimbabwe's victory run hit by collapse
Zimbabwe opened up a 175-run lead but were left to rue a late collapse in the one-off Test against Bangladesh at the Harare Sports Club.After dismissing the tourists for 287 - and a first inn...Published: 07 Aug 2011 at 07:46hrs | | by
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first in Zimbabwe
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first in Zimbabwe's return to Test cricket after a six-year absence on Thursday.Zimbabwe is playing a one-off Test, its first since late 2005, when a...Published: 04 Aug 2011 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
Zimbabwe cricket rejects Taibu criticism and allegations
Zimbabwe Cricket would like to express its concern and regret over the comments made by former captain Tatenda Taibu ...Published: 03 Aug 2011 at 18:47hrs | | by zc
Taibu slams Zimbabwe cricket board
On the eve of Zimbabwe's return to Test cricket, senior wicketkeeper batsman Tatenda Taibu has slammed the country's administration for not doing enough for the game. Taibu said that a lack of funds...Published: 03 Aug 2011 at 18:47hrs | 2 | by Firdose Moonda
All set for Zimbabwe's return to test cricket
Brendan Taylor was handed the responsibility of leading Zimbabwe back into Test cricket after a six-year hiatus when he was named as captain in a 14-man national cricket squad that will lock horns wit...Published: 01 Aug 2011 at 17:33hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Taylor, Taibu back in Zim XI squad to play Australia
BRENDAN TAYLOR and Tatenda Taibu are expected to bounce back into the Zimbabwe XI team for the second four-day match against Australia A that begins at Harare Sports Club tomorrow.Zimbabwe XI...Published: 20 Jul 2011 at 11:58hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Pakistan born batsman in Zimbabwe's cricket squad
Zimbabwe has named a 32-member training squad which includes Pakistan-born opening batsman Sikander Razza Butt as it warms up for this month's commitments against A sides from South Africa and Austral...Published: 07 Jun 2011 at 10:44hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
Zimbabwe spinner joins IPL
Zimbabwe spinner Ray Price has joined Mumbai Indians' squad in the Indian Premier League. Price, who was Zimbabwe's leading wicket-taker at the World Cup in India with nine wickets at an average of 18...Published: 22 Apr 2011 at 19:30hrs | 1 | by Byo24News
Zimbabwe set 309-run target for Kenya
NEW DELHI: Riding on Craig Ervine's innings and two other half-centuries, Zimbabwe scored 308-6 against Kenya in their last league World Cup match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.For Zimbabwe,...Published: 20 Mar 2011 at 05:18hrs | | by Byo24NEWS Sports
Zimbabwe wins toss and chose to bowl
NEW DELHI: The Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura won the toss and chose to bowl against Sri Lankan in...Published: 10 Mar 2011 at 07:32hrs | | by Byo24News
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