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Afghanistan coach Trott hits out at bosses after Test thumping by Zimbabwe

BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott has hit out at the country’s cricket board over overbearing interference in team selection following the Asian side’s heavy Test defeat to Zimbabwe inside two-and-a-half days. Zimbabwe on Wednesday afternoon wrapped up a thumping innings and 73-run win at Harare Sports Club led by a maiden Test century from man-of-the-match Ben Curran, the brother of England players Sam and Tom Curran. Former England batsman Tr

Oct 24, 20253 min read

Ngarava and Curran lead Zimbabwe to first home Test win in 12 years

HARARE – It took Zimbabwe less than three hours on the third day to claim their first home Test win since 2013, their first innings win since 2001 and their biggest Test win. Richard Ngarava was the star, where in overcast conditions he took his first five-wicket haul in Tests. His movement through the air and off the pitch never looked exaggerated, but it was relentless enough to break the game open and leave Zimbabwe with a win by an innings and 73 runs against a listless A

Oct 22, 20253 min read

Curran’s maiden ton puts Zimbabwe on top against Afghanistan

HARARE – Ben Curran scored his maiden test century to help his side to a 198-run lead over Afghanistan on the second day of the one-off test in Harare, with the visitors 34-1 in their second innings at the close on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Curran, brother of England players Sam and Tom Curran, made 121 as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 359 in response to Afghanistan's 127 all out at the Harare Sports Club. Curran, whose father Kevin also played for Zimbabwe, featured in a 99-ru

Oct 21, 20251 min read

Brad Evans takes five wickets as Zimbabwe lead Afghanistan

HARARE – Brad Evans took five wickets on his return to the Zimbabwe team to skittle out Afghanistan for 127 runs and put the home side in a commanding position after the first day's play at the Harare Sports Club on Monday. Zimbabwe, who won the toss and put the tourists in to bat in the one-off test, were 130-2 in reply at the close of play with Ben Curran 52 not out and Brandon Taylor unbeaten on 18. Nick Welch had been caught behind on 14 but Ismat Alam overstepped the mar

Oct 20, 20251 min read