A Home Goodbye for a Zimbabwe Legend
WatchWilliams is Zimbabwe’s sixth highest run scorer in ODIs with 5,140 runs. – pic Zim Cricket
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Author, The Thirdman
Thanks to Zimbabwe, Pakistan Can Defend Their Champions Trophy Title at Home
WatchAs Pakistan prepares to host a major ICC tournament for the first time since 1996, we can say, “Thanks to Zimbabwe, international cricket is back in Pakistan.” The ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan, giving the home team the advantage of defending their title afterContinue reading “Thanks to Zimbabwe, Pakistan Can Defend Their Champions Trophy Title at Home”
Nhamburo: A Zimbabwean Coach with Big Rwanda Cricket Dreams
WatchLeonard Nhamburo was highly recommended as a coach for the Rwanda Cricket Association. They had faith in him and appointed the Zimbabwean coach to handle the women’s game. A few years later, Nhamburo has proven to be a complete package as Rwanda Cricket reaps rewards, and the future of cricket looks bright in the EastContinue reading “Nhamburo: A Zimbabwean Coach with Big Rwanda Cricket Dreams”
Six, celebrate and hit the umpire! How is that?
WatchIf you are a cricket fan, you might have come across a clip of a batter who hit a match-winning six, danced in celebration and threw his bat towards the umpire, hitting him on the ankle. Well, I have found that fellow; his name is Francis Sunday, and he has been my friend since highContinue reading “Six, celebrate and hit the umpire! How is that?”
Will Zim’s ‘Chief’ play for the Dutch?
WatchPatient “Chief” Charumbira is a Zimbabwean born cricketer who could play for Netherlands.I caught up with the 36-year-old who hails from Masvingo. The man they call “Chief” talks about his ambition in cricket coaching and broadcasting.
Moor Excitement As PJ Faces Zim
WatchPeter Joseph Moor has played 13 Tests, eight of them are for Zimbabwe and the other five for Ireland.The two nations are set to meet in a one-off Test match in Belfast from July 25 and Moor is set to earn another Test cap, but this time against his country of birth. How is that?Continue reading “Moor Excitement As PJ Faces Zim”
Vusi Sibanda making great strides Down Under
WatchLife after playing a professional sport can be a challenge for many, but not for Vusimuzi Sibanda. He is making great strides in Australia after his career as a cricketer for Zimbabwe. Sibanda has transitioned into coaching and seems to be doing well, as evidenced by his invitation to join Cricket Australia’s Prime Minister’s XIContinue reading “Vusi Sibanda making great strides Down Under”
Mugochi and former England Test opener cooking something special in Hampshire.
WatchBrighton Mugochi is making waves in Hampshire, one of the 18 first-class counties in England and Wales. The Zimbabwean is making significant contributions to the future of cricket in this county. Mugochi runs the S and B Academy, which has nurtured players talented enough to represent Hampshire’s age group teams. As “The Thirdman,” I wasContinue reading “Mugochi and former England Test opener cooking something special in Hampshire.”
Mutiti’s Backyard Dream: From Marondera to New York
WatchA dream that started in the backyard is taking a boy who used to sell airtime and second-hand shoes to make ends meet in the streets of Marondera to new heights. Marondera is a small town to the east of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, and it’s one of the coldest parts of the country. But fromContinue reading “Mutiti’s Backyard Dream: From Marondera to New York”
Timoni: The man who changed my life, changing Botswana Cricket
WatchThe man who changed my life is changing cricket in Botswana. Stanley Timoni gave me my first shot at professional cricket in 2015, and he has taken his coaching journey to Zimbabwe’s neighbour to the west. I was on my way home after a training session with my mates at Harare Sports Club when TimoniContinue reading “Timoni: The man who changed my life, changing Botswana Cricket “