News for 'zimbabwe cricket'

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah returned to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia.

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.

Pakistan set to recall Babar, Afridi for South Africa ODIs

Pakistan set to recall Babar, Afridi for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Seniors Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are set to make a comeback to Pakistan's ODI team for the tour of South Africa.

Streak resigns as Zimbabwe captain

Streak resigns as Zimbabwe captain

Rediff.com3 Apr 2004

20-year-old Tatenda Taibu will take charge for Zimbabwe's home two-Test series against Sri Lanka in two weeks' time.

After Hefty Fines, Has Rathi Learnt Lesson?

After Hefty Fines, Has Rathi Learnt Lesson?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Now that Digvesh Rathi's celebration has hit a sore note (book) he should focus more on taking wickets rather than accumulating fines.

Zimbabwe tour good practice: Vaughan

Zimbabwe tour good practice: Vaughan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2004

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024.

Ntini replaces Whatmore as Zimbabwe coach ahead of India series

Ntini replaces Whatmore as Zimbabwe coach ahead of India series

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Zimbabwe axed their coach Dav Whatmore and captain Hamilton Masakadza just days before the arrival of India for a five-match limited-overs tour.

Zimbabwe team to play in Duleep, Deodhar Trophies

Zimbabwe team to play in Duleep, Deodhar Trophies

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

The Indian Cricket Board has invited a Zimbabwe President's XI side to participate in this year's Deodhar Trophy and next season's Duleep Trophy.

Zimbabwe's Ervine to skip Test series vs Bangladesh

Zimbabwe's Ervine to skip Test series vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Middle-order batsman Craig Ervine has opted to play club cricket in England rather than Tests for Zimbabwe and will miss this month's series against Bangladesh.

Record day for Afghanistan but Test ends in a draw

Record day for Afghanistan but Test ends in a draw

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Afghanistan amassed their highest score of 699 on Monday before the first Test against Zimbabwe ended in a draw at the end of the final day at the Queens Sports Club.

Streak returns to Zimbabwe fold

Streak returns to Zimbabwe fold

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Baroda Smashes World T20 Record!

Baroda Smashes World T20 Record!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

They posted an astonishing 349/5 against Sikkim, the highest total ever recorded in T20 cricket, at the Holkar stadium in Indore.

New Zealand will 'adjust and adapt' in Champions Trophy final

New Zealand will 'adjust and adapt' in Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Unfazed by New Zealand's group stage defeat to India, opener Will Young is focused on exploiting Rohit Sharma's side's weaknesses in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday.

Brian Lara joins Zimbabwe as batting consultant

Brian Lara joins Zimbabwe as batting consultant

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has said that he has been signed by Zimbabwe Cricket to work with their national team as a batting consultant.

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Unfortunately, we tend to crack under pressure and lose close matches as we have seen in recent games.'

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'To date, they've been fantastic in how they've continued to play all three formats of the game. Their commitment to Test cricket... I don't think it has ever been as strong as it is now'

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The meet and greet session was actually a platform for all the like-minded cricket boards to pledge their support for the 'Hybrid Model' to the new ICC chair.

Santner lauds Bracewell's bowling after Bangladesh demolition

Santner lauds Bracewell's bowling after Bangladesh demolition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner showered praise on Michael Bracewell for adjusting to flat tracks after the spinner bagged four wickets in their comprehensive Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh on Monday.

'Ruthless India should win Champions Trophy convincingly'

'Ruthless India should win Champions Trophy convincingly'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Former India player and coach Lalchand Rajput says this Indian team has a clear instinct that will just finish off opponents

Dube Out, Rana In: A Surprise Bowling Debut

Dube Out, Rana In: A Surprise Bowling Debut

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

23-year-old Harshit Rana made his India debut as a concussion substitute, marking a historic first for the format.

Whatmore named new Zimbabwe coach

Whatmore named new Zimbabwe coach

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Dav Whatmore has been unveiled as the new Zimbabwe coach with the Australian agreeing to an initial contract that runs until the end of the World Cup early next year.

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai won the first-ever ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for his war-torn country.

Zimbabwe rebels taking case to ICC

Zimbabwe rebels taking case to ICC

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The lawyer for the sacked players said the dispute with the Zimbabwe Cricket Union would be taken to the ruling body.

ICC adopts two-way approach on Zimbabwe

ICC adopts two-way approach on Zimbabwe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

The ICC said it will protect the interests of the game while, at the same time, respect the sovereignty of the ZCU in dealing with the specifics of the dispute.

Pakistan set to postpone Zimbabwe one-dayers

Pakistan set to postpone Zimbabwe one-dayers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Pakistani cricket authorities are unwilling to host a depleted Zimbabwe side for a series of ODIs later this year.

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener, New Zealand's accomplished batter Kane Williamson has predicted big things for two young talented batters: Kiwi star Rachin Ravindra and India's T20I specialist Abhishek Sharma.

Zimbabwe ODIs: India captain KL Rahul hits nets

Zimbabwe ODIs: India captain KL Rahul hits nets

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Rahul shared a picture on Instagram where he can be seen sharpening his skills ahead of the opening match.

Laxman appointed India's coach for Zimbabwe tour

Laxman appointed India's coach for Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India will play three ODIs between 18 to 22 August against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, which will be part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.

Motie spins West Indies to series win over Zimbabwe

Motie spins West Indies to series win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Spinner Gudakesh Motie set a new benchmark for West Indies cricket with the best return from a Test spinner as he bowled his side to victory, and series success over Zimbabwe, by an innings and four runs in the second test on Tuesday.

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.

Injured Reddy sidelined for remainder of T20Is

Injured Reddy sidelined for remainder of T20Is

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The 31-year-old didn't find a place in the squad against England because of Reddy's recent exploits.

3 rebels return to Zimbabwe fold

3 rebels return to Zimbabwe fold

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Batsmen Stuart Carlisle, Craig Wishart and Trevor Gripper agreed to six-month deals.

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Ramiz Raja backed Babar Azam to come good in red-ball cricket, saying that he needs to show the world through his temperament that he is like the West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards.

Bad weather forces Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka ODI to be abandoned

Bad weather forces Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka ODI to be abandoned

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Lightning and heavy rain caused Monday's one-day international between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka be abandoned after 13 overs.

Kirsten quits as Pakistan's white-ball coach; Gillespie to fill in

Kirsten quits as Pakistan's white-ball coach; Gillespie to fill in

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Test coach Jason Gillespie will fill in for Gary Kirsten in their limited-overs tour of Australia beginning next week

Pakistan team's tour of Zimbabwe called off

Pakistan team's tour of Zimbabwe called off

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Pakistan team's tour of Zimbabwe next month and a planned tri-series ODI tournament there have been called off after mutual understanding between the two countries.

Zimbabwe confident England will tour in 2004

Zimbabwe confident England will tour in 2004

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

Zimbabwe will tour England this year confident that England will honour their planned tour of the southern African country in 2004, Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) managing director Vince Hogg told the BBC.