Four-day Test over in two days: South Africa crush Zimbabwe
South Africa crushed Zimbabwe by an innings and 120 runs inside two days in their one-off day-night Test at St George's Park on Wednesday. Forced to follow on after being bowled out for 68 in their first innings, Zimbabwe were shot out for 121 runs in their second innings.
Dec 28, 2017, 09:00 AM IST
South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock out with hamstring injury
De Kock suffered the injury running between the crease in his brief innings and did not come out to take his place behind the stumps later on Tuesday when Zimbabwe were put into bat after South Africa declared their first innings on 309-9.
Dec 27, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
Faf du Plessis doubtful for South Africa vs Zimbabwe Test
Du Plessis has not played since suffering a back injury during a one-day international against Bangladesh in October.
Dec 25, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
Selection challenge for South Africa against Zimbabwe
The situation is complicated by South Africa`s unique racial balancing act, with Cricket South Africa committed to having an average of six players of colour, including two black Africans, in their starting teams.
Dec 25, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
South Africa vs Zimbabwe Test: Four days, 98 overs a day
Play will be scheduled for six-and-a-half hours each day, half an hour more than in five-day games, with 98 overs due to be bowled in a day, instead of 90. As in five-day games, an extra half hour can be added in order to complete the overs.
Dec 24, 2017, 18:58 PM IST
Bangladesh Cricket Board announce 32-man squad for the tri-nation ODI series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe
The squad which was announced on Saturday will feature for the tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe followed by a Test and Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka.
Dec 24, 2017, 16:29 PM IST
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa appoints former army boss as party Vice President
Emmerson Mnangagwa, who took over last month from 93-year-old Robert Mugabe after the intervention of the military, is under pressure from opposition parties and the public to implement political reforms.
Dec 23, 2017, 22:06 PM IST
South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Cricket set to enter new era with first four-day Test
Cricket will venture into new territory when South Africa tackle Zimbabwe in the first official four-day Test match to be played at St George`s Park in Port Elizabeth starting on Tuesday.
Dec 23, 2017, 20:36 PM IST
Zimbabwe lose practice match ahead of inaugural four-day Test against South Africa
The touring Zimbabweans were defeated by five wickets on the third and final day of their day-night match against a South African Invitation team at Boland Park on Friday.
Dec 23, 2017, 18:13 PM IST
Four-day Tests a boost for smaller nations, says Heath Streak
South Africa host Zimbabwe in the first official four-day Test at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Boxing Day.
Dec 20, 2017, 14:22 PM IST
South Africa welcome back top trio for Zimbabwe Test
De Villiers, Steyn and Philander return to be part of a historic first-ever official four-day Test match to be held in Port Elizabeth from Dec 26-29.
Dec 19, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
First four-day cricket Test from Dec 26 to have minimum 98 overs per day
African neighbours South Africa and Zimbabwe will play the first official shortened Test match in Port Elizabeth.
Dec 14, 2017, 12:36 PM IST
Zimbabwe truck accident kills 21: Report
At least 21 people were killed at the weekend when a truck overturned in western Zimbabwe, state media reported today.
Dec 04, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
Senior military persons get high-profile posts in Zimbabwe President's cabinet
Zimbabwe`s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa named his cabinet on Friday, appointing senior military figures to high-profile positions.
Dec 01, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
Zimbabwe cabinet pick to show if Mnangagwa is breaking with the past
New Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to form a new cabinet this week, with all eyes on whether he breaks with the past and names a broad-based government or selects old guard figures from Robert Mugabe`s era.
Nov 27, 2017, 13:11 PM IST
Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe president
Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as Zimbabwe's president on Friday, marking the final chapter of a political drama that toppled his predecessor Robert Mugabe after a military takeover.
Nov 24, 2017, 16:22 PM IST
Zimbabwe`s next leader prepares to take power tomorrow
Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, will be sworn in as President at an inauguration ceremony on Friday.
Nov 23, 2017, 23:18 PM IST
Robert Mugabe, wife granted immunity from prosecution
Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday in a historic moment that ended his 37 years of rule.
Nov 23, 2017, 19:14 PM IST
Zimbabwe's economic situation 'very difficult': IMF official
Zimbabwe`s economic situation remains "very difficult" as sustainable growth is threatened by high government spending, an untenable foreign exchange regime and inadequate reforms, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said.
Nov 23, 2017, 14:03 PM IST
Zimbabwe`s former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn-in as president on Friday
Zimbabwe`s former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as president on Friday.
Nov 22, 2017, 20:58 PM IST
