Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI: Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka fifties help hosts win
The hosts, however, rode on vital contributions by their batsmen – particularly the troika of Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka and Charith Aslanka to easily reach 300/5 with nine balls remaining.
Jan 17, 2022, 07:13 AM IST
Zimbabwe artist turns old Mugabe-era banknotes into paintings
If anyone doesn't need reminding that banknotes are just worthless pieces of paper, it is Zimbabweans: over a decade ago, they watched as hyperinflation obliterated their currency and led to the printing of a 100 trillion Zimbabwean dollar note. Most bills ended up in the trash, but Zimbabwean visual artist Prudence Chimutuwah has found value in the unloved old bank notes -- by using them to make art.
Sep 17, 2021, 23:06 PM IST
Pakistan batsman Abid Ali breaks Younis Khan's 8-year-old record with double ton against Zimbabwe
Former Pakistan skipper Younis had scored an unbeaten 200 in Zimbabwe in 2013.
May 09, 2021, 10:36 AM IST
AFG skipper Asghar Afghan breaks THIS huge T20I record of MS Dhoni
Asgar Afghan surpassed former India captain MS Dhoni to become the most successful skipper in T20 Internationals.
Mar 21, 2021, 11:40 AM IST
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: THIS player creates history, becomes first Afghan cricketer to hit double ton
Hashmatuallah Shahidi on Thursday became the first Afghanistan cricketer to hit a double ton in an innings of a Test match.
Mar 11, 2021, 22:09 PM IST
MS Dhoni and Adam Gilchrist gave a whole new facet to the wicketkeeper’s role, claims former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor
Bredan Taylor considers himself lucky that since his debut in 2004, he had been part of the generation that included the likes of Adam Gilchrist and MS Dhoni, who gave a whole new facet to the wicketkeeper’s role.
Dec 09, 2020, 12:57 PM IST
Which bacteria could be behind elephant deaths in Zimbabwe and Botswana?
Below are some facts about the different micro-organisms believed to have caused elephant deaths in the two countries.
Sep 30, 2020, 01:44 AM IST
22 elephants in Zimbabwe die of mysterious bacterial infection
Zimbabwe`s wildlife agency said on Wednesday it had discovered more elephant carcasses near a major game park, bringing the number of dead animals suspected to have been killed by a bacterial infection to 22, double the initial figure.
Sep 03, 2020, 08:27 AM IST
Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga flays President Mnangagwade, decries state 'chokehold'
Tsitsi Dangarembga was bundled into a police truck while holding placards on Friday and charged with breaking the COVID-19 lockdown to hold an illegal gathering.
Aug 05, 2020, 01:41 AM IST
On this day in 1999, Neil Johnson guided Zimabwe to historic win over South Africa in ICC World Cup
Johnson, who came to open the batting for his side, provided a perfect start to Zimabwbe by scoring 76 runs off just 117 balls, including 10 boundaries.
May 29, 2020, 14:30 PM IST
Born May 23, 1966: Graeme Hick, former England batsman
Zimbabwe-born former England batsman Graeme Hick, who played a total of 185 matches for the national side across formats, was born on this day in 1966.
May 23, 2020, 16:54 PM IST
Bangladesh pacer Mohammad Sharif bids adieu to all forms of cricket
By bidding adieu to the game, the 34-year-old has also put an end to his 20-year-long illustrious domestic career.
Apr 12, 2020, 10:44 AM IST
Former South African spinner Jackie du Preez dies aged 77
The former spinner amassed 4,000 first-class runs, including a ton, besides taking 395 wickets and 80 catches in his career spanning nearly 20 years.
Apr 10, 2020, 09:43 AM IST
Tamim Iqbal succeeds Mashrafe Mortaza as Bangladesh ODI captain
Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has been appointed as the new captain of Bangladesh's One-Day International (ODI) side, the country's cricket board has confirmed.
Mar 09, 2020, 10:51 AM IST
Bangladesh all-rounder Soumya Sarkar's wedding ceremony marred by theft
Bangladesh all-rounder Soumya Sarkar recently began his new innings when he tied the knot with Prionti Debnath in Khulna Club.
Mar 01, 2020, 15:36 PM IST
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 qualification process confirmed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the qualification process for the additional ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that will take place in 2021 in India.
Jan 24, 2020, 17:24 PM IST
Hamilton Masakadza named Zimbabwe's first director of cricket
Masakadza, who has also served as the captain of the team in all three formats of the game, has amassed more than 2000 Test runs, 5,658 ODI runs and 1,662 T20I runs in his international career.
Oct 31, 2019, 12:23 PM IST
Pakistan skipper, teammates urge fans' backing in home series against Sri Lanka
Newly-appointed head coach Mishah-ul-Haq jogged back memory lane to recall the last time ODIs were staged in Karachi.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan doubtful for T20I tri-series final due to injury
Afghanistan, who have already booked their place in the final of the T20I tri-series, will look to fancy their chances when they lock horns with Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Sep 23, 2019, 12:01 PM IST
Rubel Hossain, Shafiul Islam recalled in Bangladesh T20I squad
Hossain, who has not appeared in a T20I match for Bangladesh since August last year, has been recalled in order to add some experience to the pace attack.
Sep 16, 2019, 12:10 PM IST
