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Houghton lands Derbys coach role

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:54 +0000

Former Zimbabwe batsman David Houghton rejoins Derbyshire as a specialist batting coach.

Houghton lands Derbys coach role

Zimbabwe thrash hapless Kenyans

admin — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:00:07 +0000

Zimbabwe record their second win of the World Cup with a 161-run victory over Kenya in a dead rubber match in Group A.

Zimbabwe thrash hapless Kenyans

Zimbabwe thrash Canada in Nagpur

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:00:24 +0000

Zimbabwe get their World Cup campaign up and running with a 175-run victory over Canada in a near-empty Nagpur.

Zimbabwe thrash Canada in Nagpur

Australia v Zimbabwe latest score

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:00:11 +0000

World Cup holders Australia set Zimbabwe a target of 263 to win their Group A match in Ahmedabad.

Australia v Zimbabwe latest score

Ervine rejects Zimbabwe for Hants

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:31:09 +0000

All-rounder Sean Ervine pulls out of Zimbabwe’s World Cup squad to continue his county career with Hampshire.

Ervine rejects Zimbabwe for Hants

All-rounder Ervine to leave Hants

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:00:27 +0000

Hampshire confirm that all-rounder Sean Ervine will leave the Rose Bowl to resume his international career with Zimbabwe.

All-rounder Ervine to leave Hants

Zimbabwe beat Irish off last ball

admin — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:00:06 +0000

Zimbabwe beat Ireland by two wickets in the first of three one-day internationals.

Zimbabwe beat Irish off last ball

Ireland draw game with Zimbabwe

admin — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:43:20 +0000

Ireland’s Intercontinental Cup match against Zimbabwe ends in a draw.

Ireland draw game with Zimbabwe

White century in Ireland innings

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:07 +0000

Andrew White scores 102 as Ireland make 465 in the first innings of their Intercontinental Cup tie against a Zimbabwe XI in Harare.

White century in Ireland innings

Chigumbura relishes county chance

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:37:14 +0000

Northants all-rounder Elton Chigumbura says he wants to show the world the cricketing quality still to be found in Zimbabwe.

Chigumbura relishes county chance

Zimbabwe return to Tests in 2011

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:00:29 +0000

Zimbabwe Cricket bosses say they are keen to return to Test cricket following a meeting with the International Cricket Council.

Zimbabwe return to Tests in 2011

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in final

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:00:27 +0000

Tillakaratne Dilshan hits an unbeaten 108 as Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets to win the one-day international series.

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in final

Jayawardene sparks Sri Lanka win

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:00:45 +0000

Sri Lanka win a rain-affected match against Zimbabwe by 14 runs at the World Twenty20 after an inspirational hundred from Mahela Jayawardene.

Jayawardene sparks Sri Lanka win

Zimbabwe-born Cameron joins Worcs

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:20:15 +0000

Worcestershire sign attacking left-handed batsman and medium pace bowler James Cameron on a two-year contract.

Zimbabwe-born Cameron joins Worcs

Zimbabwe confident of Test return

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:00:14 +0000

Zimbabwe expect to return to Test cricket in “two to three years” after resolving differences that led to some leading players quitting the country.

Zimbabwe confident of Test return

Zimbabwe beat Kenya in ODI series

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:00:18 +0000

Full list of results for Zimbabwe’s one-day tour of Kenya.

Zimbabwe beat Kenya in ODI series

Zimbabwe to wait for Test return

admin — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:28:25 +0000

Zimbabwe’s Test cricket return is at least “six months to two years or more” away”

Zimbabwe to wait for Test return

Utseya hopes team will prove critics wrong

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:35:13 +0000

Prosper Utseya, the Zimbabwe captain, has said his side will be under pressure to perform on the tour of Bangladesh in order to prove their place among the top teams

Utseya hopes team will prove critics wrong

ICC hopeful of visas for Zimbabwe officials

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:00:25 +0000

The ICC will make a special request to the Australian government that Peter Chingoka, the Zimbabwe Cricket chairman, be allowed to attend its board meeting in Perth

ICC hopeful of visas for Zimbabwe officials

Kenya to host Zimbabwe in ODI series

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:58:07 +0000

Kenya and Zimbabwe are putting the finishing touches to an agreement to stage a five-ODI series in Kenya in late January.

Kenya to host Zimbabwe in ODI series

Little interest in Zimbabwe coaching post

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:58:07 +0000

Cricinfo has learned that Zimbabwe Cricket is considering readvertising the post of national coach after it received only four fairly low-profile applications.

Little interest in Zimbabwe coaching post

Waller and Mutizwa named for Bangladesh tour

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:56:16 +0000

Batsman Malcolm Waller and wicketkeeper Forster Mutizwa are the two new faces in the 15-man Zimbabwe squad, which was announced today, for the tour of Bangladesh in January.

Waller and Mutizwa named for Bangladesh tour

Zimbabwe’s coaching cupboard is almost bare

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:54:12 +0000

Zimbabwe Cricket has few choices available when it sits down to pick a long-term national coach.

Zimbabwe’s coaching cupboard is almost bare

Zimbabwe A players fight for Bangladesh tour spot

admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:58:09 +0000

Zimbabwe are attending a training camp in preparation for the forthcoming Bangladesh triangular series at the beginning of January. Sri Lanka, who recently smashed Zimbabwe 5-0, are the third side in the series. Zimbabwe A players fight for Bangladesh tour … Continue reading →

ZC rubbishes Taibu conspiracy claims

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:56:17 +0000

Zimbabwe Cricket has hit back at claims made by former captain Tatenda Taibu that the board is attempting to discredit him.

ZC rubbishes Taibu conspiracy claims

Failed economy halts work on Zimbabwe’s Academy

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:58:09 +0000

Cricinfo has learned that the reconstruction of Zimbabwe’s Academy, which was burned down in an arson attack in late 2006, has stalled since work was suspended by the board in April.

Failed economy halts work on Zimbabwe’s Academy

Harare court to probe Zimbabwe Cricket finances

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:58:09 +0000

A Harare court has ordered Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) to submit documents concerning its payroll, sponsorship deals and ICC grants, according to a report from the Associated Press.

Harare court to probe Zimbabwe Cricket finances

Chawaguta’s future in doubt

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:56:08 +0000

Confusion surrounds the position of Walter Chawaguta, Zimbabwe’s coach, after an advertisement was posed on the board’s website advertising his job.

Chawaguta’s future in doubt

Zimbabwe accused of duplicity over Kenya tour

admin — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:58:07 +0000

Confusion surrounds the announcement that Zimbabwe will not be able to host Kenya for three ODIs in December.

Zimbabwe accused of duplicity over Kenya tour

Chawaguta appears out of his depth

admin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:56:07 +0000

Zimbabwe’s performances in the 5-0 series defeat against Sri Lanka have raised a number of issues, the most pressing being the role of Walter Chawaguta.

Chawaguta appears out of his depth

Zimbabwe have no space to host Kenya

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:58:09 +0000

Kenya’s proposed series against Zimbabwe before Christmas has been scrapped after Zimbabwe Cricket said they could not fit it in due to a tight schedule, even though they have no international matches until January. Zimbabwe have no space to host … Continue reading →

Kenya set to tour Zimbabwe in December

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:56:17 +0000

The Zimbabwe and Kenya boards are close to finalising a tour of Zimbabwe by the Kenyans which could take place before Christmas.

Kenya set to tour Zimbabwe in December

Zimbabwe board denies it is short of funds

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:56:11 +0000

Zimbabwe Cricket has denied that it is short of funds, insisting that problems with paying bills is because of government restrictions imposed on withdrawals from bank accounts.

Zimbabwe board denies it is short of funds

Cash-strapped Zimbabwe cancels competition

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:58:19 +0000

Questions over Zimbabwe Cricket’s accounts are likely to resurface after it reportedly cancelled this season’s national league because of cash shortages.

Cash-strapped Zimbabwe cancels competition

ICC fact-finding mission arrives in Zimbabwe

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:56:08 +0000

An ICC task force appointed to assess the current situation of cricket in Zimbabwe has arrived in the country on a three-day fact-finding mission.

ICC fact-finding mission arrives in Zimbabwe

Tafadzwa Madondo killed in motorbike accident

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:56:08 +0000

Tafadzwa Madondo, who was a leading schoolboy cricketer and rugby player before emigrating to New Zealand where he forged a successful career in real estate and modelling, has died after a motorbike accident while on holiday in Indonesia.

Tafadzwa Madondo killed in motorbike accident

Williams backtracks once again

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:56:08 +0000

Sean Williams, the former Zimbabwe Under-19 captain, has once again backtracked on his decision to turn away from Zimbabwe by making himself available for their series against Sri Lanka.

Williams backtracks once again

Zimbabwe want Hondo as assistant

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:58:07 +0000

Douglas Hondo, the former Zimbabwe pace bowler, is in line to become the national team’s assistant coach.

Zimbabwe want Hondo as assistant

Doubt over Taibu’s availability

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:56:12 +0000

Zimbabwe’s selectors are sweating on the availability of former captain Tatenda Taibu for the five-ODI series against Sri Lanka starting in Harare on Thursday..

Doubt over Taibu’s availability

Taibu dropped due to personal issues

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:58:13 +0000

Tatenda Taibu, the former Zimbabwe captain, has been left out the Zimbabwe Select side to play Sri Lanka in the opening match of their tour due to personal reasons.

Taibu dropped due to personal issues

Chawaguta sets his aim too low

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:56:19 +0000

Zimbabwe coach Walter Chawaguta remains upbeat, despite mixed results in recent series in Canada and Kenya.

Chawaguta sets his aim too low

Sean Williams turns his back on Zimbabwe

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:58:08 +0000

Sean Williams has ended weeks of speculation by confirming he does not intend making himself available for Zimbabwe.

Sean Williams turns his back on Zimbabwe

Teams share trophy as rain washes out final

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:14:09 +0000

The Nairobi Tri-Series turned out to be a nightmare for the organisers as rain washed out the final between hosts Kenya and Zimbabwe. Poor weather marred the second half of the tournament and this was the fourth consecutive game to be washed out without a ball being bowled.

Teams share trophy as rain washes out final

Ireland sent packing by the rain

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:14:09 +0000

For the third day running heavy overnight rain ruled out any chance of play in the Kenya Tri-Series, in effect reducing the round-robin tournament to a near farce.

Ireland sent packing by the rain

Washout ends rain-hit tournament

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:46:08 +0000

The Tri-Nations series final between Kenya and Zimbabwe in Nairobi is abandoned without a ball bowled.

Washout ends rain-hit tournament

Unbeaten Uganda humiliate Zimbabwe

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:12 +0000

Uganda ended their short tour of Kenya with one of their most notable performances, beating Zimbabwe by 17 runs in a rain-affected match at Nairobi’s Ruaraka Sports Club.

Unbeaten Uganda humiliate Zimbabwe

Tikolo century sets up 95-run win

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:12 +0000

Led by Steve Tikolo’s attacking century, Kenya recovered from their heavy loss to Ireland yesterday to post a comprehensive 95-run victory against Zimbabwe.

Tikolo century sets up 95-run win

Chawaguta upbeat about Zimbabwe’s future

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:12 +0000

Zimbabwe coach Walter Chawaguta has said that the recent tournament in Canada has flagged some major issues that need to be addressed in the coming months.

Chawaguta upbeat about Zimbabwe’s future

Taibu and Dabengwa star in convincing Zimbabwe win

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:12 +0000

Zimbabwe swept aside Ireland with a convincing 156-run thumping in the first ODI of the Kenya Tri-Series in Nairobi. In pursuit of a challenging 303, Ireland lost their first four wickets inside 14 overs – a position from which they could never mount a serious chase.

Taibu and Dabengwa star in convincing Zimbabwe win

Zimbabwe beat Canada in play-off

admin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:13:17 +0000

Zimbabwe beat Canada by 109 runs in their third place play-off in King City.

Zimbabwe beat Canada in play-off