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Logan Cup postponed amid more confusion
To underline the confusion inside Zimbabwe Cricket, the country's first-class competition, the Logan Cup, which was scheduled to start on Wednesday has been postponed.
Logan Cup dates announced
Zimbabwe Cricket has announced that the Logan Cup, the country's first-class competition, will take place between March 12 and April 25.
Heath Streak signs up with the ICL
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has signed up to play in the Indian Cricket League.
Nepal fight back to script narrow win
A round-up of the matches Under-19 World Cup matches that took place on February 26, 2008.
Zimbabwe Cricket postpones one-day tournament
Less than a fortnight after postponing its domestic Twenty20 tournament on the eve of its starting, Zimbabwe Cricket has done the same with its one-day competition, the Faithwear Cup.
Vermeulen eyes international comeback
Mark Vermuelen, the former Zimbabwe batsman who was last week cleared of arson, is looking to make his first-class comeback – and even has his eyes set on returning to the national side.
Zimbabwe board postpones Twenty20 tournament
Zimbabwe Cricket has postponed its domestic Twenty20 competition which was due to start this week.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430371/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=5463257301992306011" target="_blank"></a>
Journalist banned from Bulawayo
The ongoing problems faced by the media inside Zimbabwe continued with the barring of a senior cricket writer from Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430369/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=4400448548991145993" target="_blank"></a>
Moyo misses qualifiers for Zimbabwe
Siphatisiwe Moyo, the Zimbabwe allrounder, has pulled out of next week's Women's World Cup qualifier in South Africa with appendicitis.
Rain ruins Zimbabwe practice ahead of Qualifiers
Zimbabwe have had trouble with their preparations for the ICC Women's World Cup qualifiers with rain ruining most of their practice matches ahead of the tournament.
Vermeulen cleared of arson
Mark Vermeulen, the former Zimbabwe batsman, has been cleared of arson due to mental illness after being on trial for burning down the Zimbabwe Cricket Board's headquarters and academy in Harare.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430370/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=37790749805991594" target="_blank"></a>
The importance of being earnest
Zimbabwe cricket has been in turmoil for some time now. They voluntarily
gave up Test status in 2006, having lost almost their entire first team
during the player revolt of 2004. Brown admits that it greatly affected the
side, but quickly adds that no player goes on forever in any case, so
backups should have been in place. .<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430371/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=2546641206635119811" target="_blank"></a>
'We are in a positive frame of mind' – Utseya
The touring Zimbabwean team is in a confident mood ahead of the five-match ODI series against Pakistan starting next week, according to Prosper Utseya, Zimbabwe's captai.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430370/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=2806553430461784994" target="_blank"></a>
Brown eyes Zimbabwe Test return
Zimbabwe's route back to Test cricket may not have been finalised just yet, but Robin Brown feels the day his side play a Test match again may not be as far away as people imagine.
Price sees ray of hope
Zimbabwe may be facing certain defeat in their four-day match against
Patron's XI at Karachi, but Ray Price, the veteran left-arm spinner,
believes there are still positives to be drawn from the game.
Vermeulen pleads not guilty to arson
Mark Vermeulen, the former Zimbabwe Test cricketer, admitted torching Zimbabwe Cricket headquarters but pleaded not guilty to arson on the grounds he was suffering from psychiatric problems at the time.
Nervous times for under-fire Chingoka
Peter Chingoka, Zimbabwe Cricket's beleagured chairman, is believed to be holding talks with Ray Mali, the acting president of the ICC, while they attend the second Test between South Africa and West Indies at Newlands.
Racial claims return in Zimbabwe selection
The selection problems that have frequented Zimbabwe over the past years have returned to haunt them again with the latest row being the make up of the team to travel to South Africa to play the SA Composite XI starting on Thursday in Paarl.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430371/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=6715016704287999179" target="_blank"></a>
Zimbabwe Under-19s prepare for World Cup
Zimbabwe have stepped up their preparations for the Under-19 World Cup next year with a junior tour of South Africa.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430370/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=1387026601961988314" target="_blank"></a>
Too much, too young
As Zimbabwe Cricket continues to hog the limelight on and off the field, Dean du Plessis, a top cricket analyst and commentator in Zimbabwe, says the board must return to the old system of player development, and selection on merit.
Worries mount for Chingoka and Bvute
It's been a rare good week for Zimbabwe cricket with their victory over West Indies in the opening ODI at Harare, but off the field things are not so rosy.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430370/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=737903534982323770" target="_blank"></a>
Reaping the rewards of a positive approach
Steven Price reflects on Zimbabwe's win over West Indies and points to the input of Robin Brown, their new coach.
Zimbabwe prepare for West Indies with South Africa warm-up
Zimbabwe get an opportunity to play a competitive match ahead of their five-match one-day series against West Indies when they take on a South African franchise side in a four-day match at Benoni on Thursday.
Zimbabwe national league limps into life
All rather quietly, Zimbabwe's national league started last week, overshadowed by the board's secret annual general meeting.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430368/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=4296533083547655984" target="_blank"></a>
Zimbabwe AGM show and not substance
Zimbabwe Cricket held its invitation-only AGM on Saturday and, as expected, there was no discontent and little of substance was discussed.
Ray Price returns to Zimbabwe squad
Ray Price, the Zimbabwe left-arm spinner who was part of Heath Streak's rebel strikers in 2004, is to return to international cricket after being handed a call-up for Zimbabwe's series against the West Indies later this month.
Zimbabwe Cricket's secret AGM
Zimbabwe Cricket will hold its AGM this weekend … but only hand-picked delegates are allowed to attend.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430370/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=8347518200253510530" target="_blank"></a>
Zimbabwe board expels those it once honoured
Zimbabwe Cricket has stripped several former players and administrators of their honorary life president and vice-president status as part of a continuing cleansing of anyone opposed to the Peter Chingoka-led regime.
Dilshan and Warnapura set up Sri Lankan win
Centuries by captain Tillakaratne Dilshan and Malinda Warnapura helped Sri Lanka A to a 56-run win over Zimbabwe Select in the first one-dayer in Bulawayo.<br/><br/><a href="http://adserver.adtech.de/adlink/3.0/618/1430368/0/0/ADTECH;cookie=no;uid=no;misc=109392873684949840" target="_blank"></a>
Sri Lanka A complete cleansweep
Sri Lanka A completed another victory against Zimbabwe Select to end the series 3-0, beating them by 31 runs.
Zimbabwe stakeholders urge ICC to act
Former Stakeholders inside Zimbabwe have urged the ICC to take a hard line if an independent audit shows wrongdoings inside the country.
Sri Lanka A ease to series win
A comfortable eight-wicket victory for the Sri Lankans in the second one-dayer against Zimbabwe Select saw them take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Zimbabwe fail to fire
Gauteng punished Zimbabwe A for a shambolic batting display with a six-wicket victory at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Ewing and Ebrahim head to New Zealand
Two of the players who have turned their backs on Zimbabwe's national side have agreed club contracts in New Zealand, in effect signaling their intention not to return to international cricket.<br/><br/><a
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Masakadza out for six weeks
Zimbabwe have suffered a blow with the news that Hamilton Masakadza has been ruled out of action for at least six weeks after injuring his finger in training.
Zimbabwe board revises central contract offers
Zimbabwe Cricket has bowed down to pressure and has revised the agreements with players who had received lower-grade central contracts last month.
Zimbabwe's preparations "like clockwork"
Zimbabwe women's preparations for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers are "going like clockwork" according to their confident coach Emmanuel Dube. Zimbabwe are aiming for one of two spots up for grabs at the finals in Australia in 2009.
England ease to Zimbabwe win
Kevin Pietersen smashes 79 and Dimitri Mascarenhas takes 3-18 as England beat Zimbabwe by 50 runs in the World Twenty20.
Rebuilding begins after fire damages Test ground
Restoration work has begun after Bulawayo Athletic Club was damaged by fire causing $US 400,000 worth of damage.
Zimbabwe board doubles number of central contracts
Zimbabwe Cricket has doubled the number of its contracted players following the financial boost resulting from the World Cup.
Williams injury a blow to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe have been dealt a blow ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 when Sean Williams pulled a muscle in training.
Pay dispute return to haunt Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Cricket and its squad for the ICC World Twenty20 are again at loggerheads over the way that the board is proposing to pay the players.
Out of their league
Despite Ray Mali's rather far-fetched claims that Zimbabwe could be the No. 1 ODI side in the world within three years, the reality that all bar the ICC president seem to realise is that the gulf between a young and experienced side and the other Full Member countries remains vast. Despite seemingly creditable performances against South Africa in three ODIs last month, the side is lacking almost any international-class players – with the exception of its prodigal son Tatenda Taibu – and while those thrown in at the deep end are keen, they are woefully inexperienced and, in several cases, technically flawed.
Streak ends Warwickshire stint
Citing a desire to be with his family more, Heath Streak, the former Zimbabwe allrounder, has announced that he will not be returning for another season with Warwickshire.
Curran to head Zimbabwe Cricket Academy
Shortly after being replaced as Zimbabwe coach, Kevin Curran has been given a new role as the head of the Zimbabwe Cricket Academy. Curran's coaching tenure – which began in September 2005 – ended with the recently concluded home ODI series against South Africa and was replaced by Robin Brown, the former Zimbabwe captain.
Mali tips Zimbabwe for the top
Ray Mali, the ICC president, believes Zimbabwe will be at the top of the ICC ODI championship table if the current team is allowed to remain intact for the next three years.
Robin Brown appointed Zimbabwe coach
Robin Brown, the former Zimbabwe captain, has succeeded Kevin Curran as Zimbabwe's coach. The appointment was made following Zimbabwe's 3-0 defeat to South Africa in the one-day series at home and Brown's first assignment will be the Twenty20 World Championship starting next month.
Zimbabwe axe Curran as coach
Robin Brown will take over from Kevin Curran as Zimbabwe coach following their 3-0 one-day series defeat by South Africa.
Zimbabwe replace Curran as coach
Robin Brown will take over from Kevin Curran as Zimbabwe coach following their 3-0 one-day series defeat by South Africa.