News for 'Harare'

South Africa squad clears COVID tests in Pakistan

South Africa squad clears COVID tests in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The South African squad arrived in Pakistan without the services of their Indian performance analyst, Prasanna Agoram as he was not issued a visa for the tour by the Pakistan embassy in Pretoria.

Kohli retains No 1 spot, Rahane slips to 9th in Test ranking

Kohli retains No 1 spot, Rahane slips to 9th in Test ranking

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

India captain Virat Kohli continued to top the ICC Test batsmen's ranking but his deputy Ajinkya Rahane slipped a place to ninth spot. Kohli has 928 points, 17 more than second-placed Australian run-machine Steve Smith, in the latest edition of the rankings released on Saturday.

More than Hindi or English, our coach should understand our culture: Dhoni

More than Hindi or English, our coach should understand our culture: Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's limited-overs' captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says it is not necessary that knowledge of Hindi should be the main criteria while selecting the coach of the team.

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' Mnangagwa sworn in as new leader

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' Mnangagwa sworn in as new leader

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Mnangagwa, the country's former vice president, swore an oath of office to serve as interim president until a leader is elected at the polls next year.

T20 Rankings: Rahul rises to career-high third spot, India move up to second place

T20 Rankings: Rahul rises to career-high third spot, India move up to second place

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Lokesh Rahul has jumped nine places to reach a career-high third spot in the latest ICC T20 rankings

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli hold on to No 5 spot

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli hold on to No 5 spot

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Virat Kohli has held on to his fifth spot in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen.

Two-time champs West Indies qualify for 2019 ICC World Cup

Two-time champs West Indies qualify for 2019 ICC World Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

In a match that guaranteed qualification for the winner, the West Indies were bowled out for 198 to give Scotland a gilt-edged chance of participating at their fourth finals when the World Cup is hosted in England next year.

Kohli trails top-ranked Babar by 16 points in ICC ODI Rankings

Kohli trails top-ranked Babar by 16 points in ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

West Indies spinner Fabian Allen on Wednesday moved into the top 10 of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after featuring in his team's fine showing in the ongoing five-match series against Australia.

Stats: Amit Mishra sets Indian record in bilateral series

Stats: Amit Mishra sets Indian record in bilateral series

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Rediff.com brings the statistical highlights of the third ODI between India and Zimbabwe.

How 'responsible' Kohli inspired India to Zimbabwe series win!

How 'responsible' Kohli inspired India to Zimbabwe series win!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Virat Kohli once again proved his leadership skills as he crafted an unbeaten half-century to spur India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Sunday. The victory gave the World champions an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match, one-day series.

Stats: Dhawan first to post three tons in 2013

Stats: Dhawan first to post three tons in 2013

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Statistical highlights of the second cricket ODI between India and Zimbabwe being played in Harare on Friday.

Afghanistan's Rashid becomes youngest Test captain at 20

Afghanistan's Rashid becomes youngest Test captain at 20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Aged 20 years and 350 days when he walked out for the toss on the first day, Rashid Khan broke a 15-year record held by former Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Tatenda Taibu.

'We cannot keep ignoring what is happening to our children'

'We cannot keep ignoring what is happening to our children'

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The actress posted pictures with the children of Harare on Instagram, with beautiful captions for each.

India-Zimbabwe fourth ODI postponed to August 1

India-Zimbabwe fourth ODI postponed to August 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The fourth ODI of the ongoing series between India and Zimbabwe, has been postponed by a day, on account of elections in Zimbabwe.

Herath runs through Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka sweep series

Herath runs through Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka sweep series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Rangana Herath grabbed Zimbabwe's final three wickets to return figures of 8-63 as Sri Lanka wasted little time in finishing off the hosts on the final morning of the second test at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday. The home side, teetering on 180 for seven overnight, survived 13 overs before being bowled out for 233 as Sri Lanka won by 257 runs to compete a sweep of the two-match series. Herath, standing in as captain for the injury-hit Sri Lankan side, finished with 13 wickets in the match as he fully exploited a turning surface to dominate the test with his spin.

Zimbabwe rule on Day 1 of Test return

Zimbabwe rule on Day 1 of Test return

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Solid fifties by Hamilton Masakadza and Vusi Sibanda enabled Zimbabwe dominate the opening day of its return to Test cricket, against Bangladesh, in Harare, on Thursday. Masakadza was unbeaten on 88 as Zimbabwe ended the day on 264-2, at the Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe face bubble trouble against fancied Pakistan

Zimbabwe face bubble trouble against fancied Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Rajput believes that makes now the right time to bring young players into his aging squad.

Indian arrested for rape in Zimbabwe absolved of all charges

Indian arrested for rape in Zimbabwe absolved of all charges

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The Indian national arrested for alleged rape in Zimbabwe has been absolved of all charges and released with immediate effect by the High Court there, his company claimed on Wednesday.

'Corrupt' Zoysa denies wrongdoing

'Corrupt' Zoysa denies wrongdoing

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Zoysa, who played 30 Tests and 95 ODIs for Sri Lanka, was appointed Sri Lanka's bowling coach in September, 2015. He worked at Sri Lanka cricket's high performance centre, which gave him access to current international players.

India prove too strong for Zimbabwe again

India prove too strong for Zimbabwe again

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

India again proved too strong for Zimbabwe, winning the second One-Day International by eight wickets in Harare, on Monday. After dismissing the hosts in 34.3 overs for a paltry 126, the tourists chased down the modest target in 26.5 overs and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, having won the opening ODI by nine wickets on Saturday.

In-house sprints, yoga: How Zimbabwe team train during lockdown

In-house sprints, yoga: How Zimbabwe team train during lockdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Rajput shared a training-cum-fitness programme with the team's trainer and Zimbabwe cricket director of coaching, who in turn shared it with the players.

2nd Test: Williams ton boosts Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Williams ton boosts Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Sean Williams scored a sparkling century as Zimbabwe profited from a docile wicket to reach 352 for six

'Totally false! No Indian cricketer arrested for rape in Zimbabwe'

'Totally false! No Indian cricketer arrested for rape in Zimbabwe'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

India's cricket tour of Zimbabwe was on Sunday hit by a massive controversy after an official associated with one of the sponsors of the series was arrested for alleged rape even though he pleaded innocence to the charge.

A world record for Mustafizur Rahman

A world record for Mustafizur Rahman

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Mustafizur Rahman on Sunday became only the second bowler to take two five-wicket hauls in his first two one-day internationals, emulating Zimbabwe's Brian Vitori.

South Africa's Morkel and Duminy in doubt for series final

South Africa's Morkel and Duminy in doubt for series final

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel and all-rounder JP Duminy will undergo late fitness tests ahead of Saturday's triangular series final against Australia in Harare.

World Cup qualifier: Afghanistan thrash Windies to win final

World Cup qualifier: Afghanistan thrash Windies to win final

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Mohammad Shahzad struck a lusty 84 runs to propel Afghanistan to a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies to win the World Cup qualifying tournament at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

How Mugabe plunged Zimbabwe into an abyss of despair

How Mugabe plunged Zimbabwe into an abyss of despair

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

During his 37 year rule, the nation's lush fields became wastelands, disease and hunger became rampant and the economy registered a negative growth of six per cent.

Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2

Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The last time India won a Test inside two days was in 2018, beating Afghanistan in Bengaluru.

India - Zimbabwe: Test encounters

India - Zimbabwe: Test encounters

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

Rahmat's historic ton boosts Afghanistan on Day 1

Rahmat's historic ton boosts Afghanistan on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Rahmat Shah became the first cricketer from Afghanistan to score a century in Test cricket, during the one-off Test against Bangladesh, in Chattogram on Thursday.

India to tour Zimbabwe for a short series next month

India to tour Zimbabwe for a short series next month

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) confirmed that the Indian team will tour the country to play three One-day Internationals and two Twenty20s in July.

India start as favourites against battered Zimbabwe in third T20I

India start as favourites against battered Zimbabwe in third T20I

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A rejuvenated India will start as the favourites when they lock horns with Zimbabwe, who have been left bruised and battered after a 10-wicket thrashing, in the series-deciding third and final Twenty20 International in Harare, on Wednesday.

India to tour Zimbabwe in June for limited-overs series

India to tour Zimbabwe in June for limited-overs series

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Zimbabwe will host India for three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches in June, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

Indians dominate ICC Test rankings for batsmen, bowlers

Indians dominate ICC Test rankings for batsmen, bowlers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

With 794 points, pacer Jasprit Bumrah was the top-ranked Indian bowler at sixth place, while Kohli was the top-ranked batsmen.

India 'A' force Zimbabwe Select to follow-on

India 'A' force Zimbabwe Select to follow-on

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Piyush Chawla claimed 4 for 40 as the hosts, replying to the Indians' 489 all out, were dismissed for 338 in the four-day match in Harare.

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 3

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

It has taken India 10 years to finish a Test in 3 days.

IPL 2021: KKR desperate to turn fortunes

IPL 2021: KKR desperate to turn fortunes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

KKR struggled for stability in the last edition in the UAE, while a change of captaincy at the halfway stage did not help them either.

Cricket Buzz: Captain Clarke set to miss more matches

Cricket Buzz: Captain Clarke set to miss more matches

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke, sidelined with a hamstring injury, may not be fit until the 'back end' of the triangular One-day tournament with Zimbabwe and South Africa, according to stand-in skipper George Bailey.

Timeline: The Zimbabwe crisis

Timeline: The Zimbabwe crisis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Chronology of the crisis in Zimbabwe cricket.