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Grobbelaar: ‘The time is now, let’s restore pride of Zimbabwean football’
BY BRUCE GROBBELAAR LIVERPOOL – There comes a moment in every nation’s story when reflection must give way to renewal - when we stop asking what went wrong and start working together to make it right. For Zimbabwean football, that time is now. Over recent months, I have watched with pride and admiration as president Nqobile Magwizi and the current Zifa board begin to rebuild the foundations of our game. For too long, Zimbabwean football has carried the scars of divisio
Oct 27, 20252 min read


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


‘Maybe it’s a sneaky trial run for Zim’s World Cup squad’: Tsimba jests about comeback
Kennedy Tsimba plays here for Zimbabwe, in a Sables' change strip, against Côte d'Ivoire during Africa's 1999 World Cup qualification competition in Morocco in 1998. BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – World Rugby Hall of Famer and former Zimbabwe captain Kennedy Tsimba has jested that he could “sneak” into the Sables’ 2027 World Cup squad if he impresses in a legends match in Bloemfontein on Sunday. 51-year-old Tsimba will play in his trademark flyhalf position for Bulls Legends agai
Oct 22, 20252 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


Brian Bennett: ‘He has the tools to become our most successful player ever’
BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – Often when an exciting young talent bursts onto the scene, he creates suspense all round. Brian Bennett falls...
Oct 11, 20256 min read


‘You can always rely on B-Mak to lift spirits’: Seasoned Sable not ‘shy’ to cheer-lead
BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – Jolly Brian Makamure literally sang Zimbabwe’s way to the Rugby World Cup. The veteran prop didn’t feature in...
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Africa Kings: undefeated, unstoppable Zimbabwe reign supreme
HARARE - An outstanding unbeaten 74 from Tadiwanashe Marumani (pictured) powered Zimbabwe to a thrilling seven-wicket victory over...
Oct 4, 20252 min read


Zim host Over-60s Africa Cup following SA Masters conquest in March
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Zimbabwe is hosting cricket’s Over-60s Africa Cup starting this weekend until 10 October at Old Georgians...
Oct 4, 20252 min read


Zimbabwe reach yet another World Cup after conquering Kenya again, as Namibia await in the final for a second time
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – On 13 July this year, Zimbabwe beat Kenya 29-23 in the semi-finals of the Rugby Africa Cup in Uganda in the...
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Zimbabwe to host Afghanistan for Test, T20I series in Harare
HARARE – Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has confirmed that Zimbabwe will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test match and three Twenty20...
Oct 1, 20251 min read
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