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Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) takes giant leap towards grassroots revival initiative
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is on a mission to revive its grassroots program, with Schools and Age Group Manager Nicholas Singo and High performance head coach Steve Mangongo leading the charge. Singo, revealed that a comprehensive coach audit exercise is underway to assess the country’s cricket infrastructure. “We’ve been checking the suitability and availability of facilities,…
Read MoreHope remains for Young Chevrons despite India setback
Zimbabwe Under-19 endured a tough opening to their Super Six campaign at the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Bulawayo, suffering a heavy 204-run defeat to a powerful India side. While the result was a sobering one, there were still moments of promise for the Young Chevrons to take forward. India posted an imposing 352 for…
Read MoreYoung Chevrons face crucial test against Pakistan at Takashinga
Zimbabwe Under-19 face a stern examination tomorrow when they take on Pakistan Under-19 in their final Group C fixture of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Takashinga Sports Club. With their tournament hanging in the balance, the Young Chevrons know the size of the challenge in front of them. Results have not gone Zimbabwe’s way…
Read MoreZimbabwe U19s fall to England in World Cup
Zimbabwe’s Under-19 side suffered an eight-wicket defeat to England in their ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup clash on Sunday at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. The result dents home hopes in Group C after Zimbabwe’s opening match against Scotland was abandoned because of persistent rain. Sent in to bat first, the Young Chevrons managed…
Read MoreYoung Chevrons ready to rise as U19 World Cup comes home
Excitement is building as the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup gets under way this Thursday, with Zimbabwe proudly hosting the global showpiece alongside Namibia. For the Young Chevrons, it is a rare and special opportunity to compete on the world stage in front of home support, and the signs suggest they are ready for the…
Read MoreYoung Chevrons given reality check ahead of home World Cup
Zimbabwe Under-19 suffered a sobering defeat at the hands of Pakistan Under-19 in their final run-up to the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted in Zimbabwe and Namibia. With the global tournament now just a week away, the heavy loss will raise concerns within the home camp. Pakistan won the toss…
Read MoreYoung Chevrons set for crucial U19 Tri-Series ahead of World Cup
Zimbabwe will host an exciting Under-19 tri-nation series featuring Afghanistan and Pakistan as part of their final preparations for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. The build-up tournament, beginning on Christmas Day in Harare, offers the Young Chevrons valuable competitive match practice before the global event co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia in January…
Read MoreZimbabwe gears up for clash with Australia
Zimbabwe are gearing up for a significant three-match ODI series against Australia national cricket team in 2026 — a matchup that promises high drama and a rare chance for the Chevrons to measure themselves against one of the world’s strongest sides. The series marks Australia’s return to Zimbabwe for the first time in nearly a…
Read MoreZimbabwe’s star all-rounder tops ICC T20I rankings
The spotlight is firmly on Sikandar Raza after he climbed to the number one spot in the ICC’s T20I all-rounder rankings — a milestone that underlines his enduring class and value to Zimbabwe cricket. At 39 years old, Raza has shown remarkable longevity and consistency. The latest ranking update follows a string of impressive performances…
Read MoreZimbabwe bounces back: A 67‑run victory that sparks hope
After that gut‑punch loss to Bangladesh, the boys in green found a spark that lit up Rawalpindi. Zimbabwe posted a modest 162‑8 – thanks to Brian Bennett’s 49 and Sikandar Raza’s quick‑fire 47 – and then turned the screws, bowling Sri Lanka out for just 95. The 67‑run win not only gave us a much‑needed confidence boost, it…
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