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Zimbabwe to host crucial meetings of ICC Board and Committee this week
Harare, April 8: In a historic first, Zimbabwe will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board and Committee meetings this week, marking a major milestone for the country's standing in the global game, the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), governing body for the sport in the country, announced here on Tuesday.
Shanto, Rahim return as Tanzim Hasan earns maiden call-up for Zimbabwe Tests
Dhaka, April 8: Bangladesh have handed a maiden Test call-up to pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib for the upcoming two-match home series against Zimbabwe starting on April 20. The 22-year-old, who has played 10 ODIs and 22 T20Is for Bangladesh, has 37 scalps to his name in international cricket so far.
Bangladesh announce squad for Zimbabwe Tests, veteran called back to team
Dhaka, April 8: Having missed out on Bangladesh's previous Test assignment against the West Indies, Mushfiqur Rahim is among the notable inclusions in the red-ball setup against Zimbabwe. Bangladesh have unveiled a 15-player squad for the first of the two Tests against Zimbabwe at home, as per ICC.
Bangladesh bring in James Pamment as fielding coach
Dhaka, April 7: James Pamment has been appointed as the fielding coach of the Bangladesh men's senior team.
James Pamment appointed Bangladesh fielding coach ahead of Zimbabwe Test series
New Delhi, April 7: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in seasoned fielding coach James Pamment on a long-term deal that will run through to the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 56-year-old will begin his stint with the Bangladesh national team ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe later this month.
Olly Stone is set to miss Test series against Zimbabwe and India due to knee injury
London, April 4: England right-arm seamer Olly Stone is set to miss the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe and India after undergoing surgery for a right knee injury. He has been advised 14-week rehabilitation, as per the ICC official website.
Kirsty Coventry: An athlete, advocate, and architect to lead IOC into future
Beijing, April 2: The moment Kirsty Coventry stood in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members in January, her words carried the weight of a lifetime spent defying limits. "I've lived the transformative power of sport," she said, her voice steady but charged with the conviction of an athlete-turned-stateswoman.
Litton Das to skip Zimbabwe Tests for PSL 2025
New Delhi, March 29: Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is set to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe after securing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the entire Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season starting on April 11.
Zimbabwe to host NZ, SA for Tests & T20I tri-series from June
New Delhi, March 27: Zimbabwe is all set to host South Africa and New Zealand for two Tests each and a T20I tri-series from June to August, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday. Zimbabwe’s highly anticipated home season will begin with them hosting South Africa in a two-match Test series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Zimbabwe will host South Africa and New Zealand for Test matches and T20 Internationals
New Delhi March 27: Zimbabwe will welcome South Africa and New Zealand for a two-Test series as well as a T20I triangular series from June 28 to August 11. Zimbabwe will be competing in Test cricket against South Africa for the first time since December 2017 and welcoming them for the first time since August 2014 and against New Zealand after August 2016, when New Zealand visited Zimbabwe.
Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman IOC President in 131-year history
New Delhi, March 20: Former Zimbabwean Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry has become the new President and the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee in its 131-year history. She was recently seen attending the India vs. Australia semi-final match during the Champions Trophy 2025, in Dubai, on the invitation of ICC Chairman Jay Shah, a press release said.
Kirsty Coventry becomes first female president of IOC
Costa Navarino (Greece), March 20: Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first female President in IOC history, following 1 round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece on Thursday.
Zimbabwe records 124 cholera cases amid latest outbreak
Harare, March 15: Zimbabwe has recorded 124 confirmed cases of cholera since the latest outbreak started in November last year, Minister of Health and Child Care Douglas Mombeshora said.
Bangladesh to host Zimbabwe for two-Test series in April
Dhaka, March 8: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced the schedule for Zimbabwe's upcoming Test tour of Bangladesh. The two-match Test series will take place in April, marking both teams' return to the longest format of the game after 2021.
Vultures provide ecosystem services worth 1.8 billion USD annually in southern Africa
Nairobi, Feb 25: The ecosystem services provided by vultures in the southern African region, including sanitation and pest control, are estimated at 1.8 billion US dollars annually, according to a report launched in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday.
SADC countries urged to strengthen cross-border infrastructure to boost regional development
Harare, Feb 25: Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states should strengthen cross-border infrastructure to advance regional integration and economic development, a senior SADC official said.
Shows lot of character...: Skipper Balbirnie after Ireland secure third consecutive Test win
Bulawayo, February 11: Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie feels his team is building confidence with each Test match, following their commanding 63-run victory over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Monday, marking their third straight Test triumph.
Humphreys bags six scalps as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs in one-off Test
Bulawayo, Feb 10: Spinner Matthew Humphreys bagged career-best figures of 6-57 to help Ireland clinch a 63-run win over Zimbabwe on day five of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club on Monday.
Zimbabwe to maintain tight monetary policy stance to boost economic growth
Harare, Feb 7: Zimbabwe's central bank has vowed to maintain a tight monetary policy stance to boost economic growth in 2025.
Formal retailers in Zimbabwe struggle as consumers migrate to informal shops
Harare, Feb 3: Formal retailers and wholesalers in Zimbabwe are experiencing a decline in customer traffic as consumers increasingly prefer informal shops, which offer more affordable and convenient shopping options.
World Bank warns Zimbabwe on climate-induced economic losses
Harare, Feb 1: The World Bank (WB) has warned that climate change could erode up to 12 per cent of Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) annually if the country does not implement robust measures to tackle the phenomenon.
Zimbabwe's economic outlook positive in 2025, says World Bank
Harare, Jan 31: Zimbabwe's economic outlook is positive, with growth expected to increase to six per cent in 2025, up from two per cent last year on the back of an anticipated recovery in agriculture and robust growth in industry and services, the World Bank (WB) said Friday.
Zimbabwe bring new faces for multi-format series against Ireland
Harare, Jan 24: Zimbabwe Cricket have unveiled their squads for the much-anticipated home series against Ireland, comprising a one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The series will take place in February 2025, offering fans a mix of formats and competitive cricket.
Zimbabwe unveil squads for home series against Ireland
Harare, January 24: Zimbabwe have announced their squads for the upcoming home series against Ireland, which includes a one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is, as per International Cricket Council (ICC).
Cholera outbreak spreads across African Nations
Kampala, Jan 14: At least one person has been reported dead while 60 others are hospitalised following an outbreak of cholera in the northern Uganda district of Lamwo, health officials said.
Zimbabwe skipper Ervine lauds Afghanistan following defeat in second Test, says they played much better
Bulawayo, January 6: Following defeat in the second Test match of the series in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine heaped praise on Afghanistan and said that they played better than the hosts.
'I haven't touched the red-ball in last three years': Rashid on memorable Test return
Bulawayo, Jan 6: Rashid Khan produced a memorable return to Test cricket, with a seven-wicket haul which earned him the Man of the Match award as Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in the second Test match at the Queen Sports Club on Monday.
The team showed the spirit: Afghanistan captain Shahidi on victory over Zimbabwe in 2nd Test
Bulawayo, January 6: Following his side's 72-run win over Zimbabwe in the second Test match of the series, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi on Monday said that the team showed spirit.
Was hard to come back after surgery: Rashid Khan reflects on heroic Test performance
Bulawayo, January 6: Rashid Khan marked his triumphant return to Test cricket with a "Player of the Match" performance, guiding Afghanistan to a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second and final Test at Queens Sports Club on Monday. The leg-spinner's exceptional bowling figures, 4/94 in the first innings and 7/66 in the second played a pivotal role in sealing the series win.
Rashid Khan's 7-wicket spell helps Afghanistan to clinch Test series against Zimbabwe
Bulawayo, January 6: Leg-spinner Rashid Khan's magical spell guided Afghanistan to victory over Zimbabwe in the second and final Test match of the series by 72 runs at the Queens Sports Club on Monday.