Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe bet on Victoria Falls stadium as on-field fortunes sink
The promise of adventure and a perfectly Instagrammable backdrop places Victoria Falls among Africa's prime tourism markets, a resource that Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) hopes to tap into with a bold plan to build a 10,000-capacity stadium in the resort town.
14 December 2023, 09:32 AM
Tector, Dockrell steer Ireland to historic Zimbabwe T20 series win
"The way George came in and batted took the pressure off me. Credit has to go to him," said Tector after being named player of the series
11 December 2023, 06:00 AM
Raza handed two-match suspension for Ireland T20 blow up
Raza was charged for aggressively charging towards Campher during the 1st T20
9 December 2023, 13:16 PM
Zimbabwe name new faces for Ireland T20Is
Several changes have been made in the Zimbabwe side for the T20Is against Ireland. The Chevrons had recently failed to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, after failing to make it past the Africa Region Qualifier.
5 December 2023, 12:50 PM
Heath Streak passes away
Former Zimbabwean cricketer and cricket coach Heath Streak has died. Streak’s death was announced by his wife, Nadine Streak, in a post on Facebook.
3 September 2023, 06:56 AM
Gibbs-Taibu appointed for PCB Pathway Cricket Programme
Former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs has been named among the six foreign coaches participating in the second year of the Engro Cricket Coaching Project under the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Pathway Cricket Programme, starting next week.
9 July 2023, 10:51 AM
Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka target World Cup with Windies in danger
Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year's Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time.
28 June 2023, 06:21 AM
Cricket Gods made us pay, says Sammy
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy has slammed the team's fielding effort during their shock loss to Zimbabwe in the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers on Saturday, saying that they didn't deserve to win the match.
25 June 2023, 07:40 AM
West Indies, Zimbabwe win opening World Cup qualifiers
Two-time world champions West Indies recovered from the early loss of openers Brandon King and Kyle Mayers as four players hit half-centuries as they made 297 all out off 49.3 overs.
19 June 2023, 01:03 AM
Migraine rules Zimbabwe star Ballance out of Windies Test
Star Zimbabwe batter Gary Ballance was ruled out of the decisive second Test against the West Indies in Bulawayo on Sunday due to a migraine headache.
12 February 2023, 09:39 AM
Zimbabwe survive Ballance blow to draw with West Indies
"To see Zimbabwe come back and force their way back into the game, and pushing for victory, says a lot about Test cricket," said Brathwaite.
9 February 2023, 02:15 AM
Ballance becomes second Test player to score centuries for two countries
Gary Ballance became only the second Test batsman after Kepler Wessels to score a century for two countries, reaching an unbeaten 107 at tea for Zimbabwe against the West Indies in Bulawayo on Tuesday.
7 February 2023, 14:22 PM
Chanderpaul hits unbeaten double ton for West Indies
Tagenarine Chanderpaul made an unbeaten double century after setting a new West Indies record of 336 for the first wicket with Kraigg Brathwaite on Monday before the tourists declared at 447-6 in the first Test against Zimbabwe.
6 February 2023, 13:41 PM
Brathwaite-Chanderpaul set monumental batting record
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul became the first opening pair to bat in excess of 100 overs in an innings in the 21st century during the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Monday.
6 February 2023, 10:10 AM
Lara hopes to boost Windies on return to scene of big century
West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara has fond memories of the southwestern Zimbabwe city of Bulawayo where he scored 191 in a Test innings 20 years ago.
4 February 2023, 03:37 AM
A World Cup of uncertainties, a World Cup to savour
The finalists have been unveiled, and the stage is set for former champions Pakistan and England as the T20 World Cup will see its curtains close on Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after producing one of the most enthralling ICC events in recent memory.
11 November 2022, 09:21 AM
Netherlands end Zimbabwe’s semifinal hopes
Paul van Meekeren's three wickets helped the Netherlands claim their first victory of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage Wednesday as their five-wicket win all but eliminated Zimbabwe.
2 November 2022, 07:57 AM
Shakib had warned Sohan the previous ball
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said he had asked wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan to be careful about his positioning a ball before the final delivery, but to no avail.
30 October 2022, 07:08 AM
Raza ‘lost for words’ after Zimbabwe flip the script
All-rounder Sikandar Raza sensationally picked up 3-25 against Pakistan on Thursday as Zimbabwe prevailed by one run in a final-ball thriller to register their first Super 12 win at the Twenty20 World Cup.
28 October 2022, 02:26 AM
Zimbabwe coach slams play in 'ridiculous' conditions
Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton has slammed the umpires' decision to carry on with their Super 12 match against South Africa at the Twenty20 World Cup even in "ridiculous" amounts of rain.
25 October 2022, 03:25 AM