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Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Zimbabwe, after choosing to bat first, faced a daunting challenge from the Sri Lankan bowlers and were all out for just 82 runs with Wanindu Hasaranga spinning a web and bagging four wickets.

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga (2R) celebrates after taking the wicket of Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava (R).

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SL vs ZIM: Wanindu Hasaranga stars as Sri Lanka thump Zimbabwe by 9 wickets, clinch series 2-1

Despite these challenges and a prolonged absence from the T20 format, Angelo Mathews maintained a positive attitude and did not let his enthusiasm for the game wane.

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'If you take decisions that are driven by agendas...': Angelo Mathews viciously slams Sri Lankan cricket board 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022

England created history on November 13 (Sunday) by becoming only the second team in history to win the T20 World Cup twice by defeating Pakistan in the final by five wickets.

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4 Englishmen, 2 Indians and 1 South African: T20 World Cup 2022 Team of the tournament announced

Suryakumar Yadav has once again proved that he is the best in the business in the shortest format when it comes to explosive batting.&nbsp;The new ‘Mr 360’reaffirmed his status as a short-format magician with another magnificent effort as India crushed Zimbabwe by 71 runs on Sunday to set up a T20 World Cup semifinal date with the mighty England.Meanwhile, India skipper Rohit Sharma was effusive in his praise for the 32-year-old and said his ‘dugout can really be at ease’ when Suryakumar is in the middle playing astonishing shots.

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'What he's doing for the team is remarkable': Skipper Rohit on India's explosive batter after India beat Zimbabwe

The flamboyant Suryakumar Yadav reaffirmed his status as a short-format batting wizard with another scintillating knock as India bullied Zimbabwe by 71 runs on Sunday to set up a T20 World Cup semifinal date with the mighty England. Suryakumar aka ‘Mr 360’, who was scoring at his usual strike rate, pummelled an unimaginable shot that left everyone scratching their heads.

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Watch: 'Mr 360' Suryakumar's unimaginable overhead scoop against Zimbabwe leaves everyone gobsmacked

With semi-final spot in mind, skipper Rohit Sharma will look to fire on all cylinders when India lock horns with Zimbabwe in their last Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup 2022 on super Sunday (November 5).

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T20 WC 2022: With semifinal spot in mind, Team India look to feast on Zimbabwe

Rohit Sharma-led Indian have so far ticked all the boxes which makes them the strongest contender to lift the ongoing T20 World Cup trophy. Currently they are sitting on top of the Group 2' points table as they have won three out of four matches played so far in the T20 World Cup 2022.Meanwhile, India's veteran batter Shikhar Dhawan, who will be leading the Men in Blue in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, talked up Rohit Sharma's men's chances of lifting the T20 World Cup yet again. Dhawan was also of the opinion that players need to perform collectively for India to win a major tournament.

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'...you can't win a championship': Shikhar Dhawan talks up India's chances to lift T20 WC 2022 trophy

India's newly-discovered death-overs specialist Arshdeep Singh has proved his bowling prowess in his brief stint with the Men in Blue. Young India pacer Arshdeep Singh has credited his impressive run in the T20 World Cup to "consistency" in his bowling line on the hard and bouncy Australian pitches.

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'I am putting efforts to..': India's bowling phenom Arshdeep Singh reveals mantra behind his consistency

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RCB in a post said that they were left heartbroken after the events of June 4. They announced that in the last few months, they are building something for the fans which is not just a response to the tragedy.

RCB prematurely announced victory parade without prior permissions from the Bengaluru police.

The disorganisation led to death of 11 fans and left over 50 injured.

RCB said that their silence on the matter wasn't absence, but grief.

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AB de Villiers weighed in on the new bronco test introduced for India men's team. He warned against using it in cold weather and high altitudes.

AB de Villiers said that in South Africa, they have a different name for Bronco test. 

De Villiers said that he is been doing the bronco test since he was 16 years old.

De Villiers warned against using bronco test on high altitudes.

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'It's one of the worst you can do': AB de Villiers shares experience of Bronco test as Gautam Gambhir & Co. look to make it mandatory

Ahead of ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Region Division One Qualifier 2025, Zimbabwe's Kelis Ndhlovu has been suspended from bowing by the ICC.

Kelis Ndhlovu's bowling action was reported during ODI clash against Ireland.

Ndhlovu has taken 19 wickets in ODIs and 44 in T20Is.

Ndhlovu can continue to play international cricket as a batter.

Kelis Ndhlovu

Zimbabwe all-rounder with 63 international wickets suspended from bowling by ICC

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami does not have a choice when it comes to playing for a particular IPL franchise. 

Mohammed Shami took just 6 wickets in previous season.

SRH roped in Shami for Rs 10 crore in the mega auction.

Shami may go for big bucks in the mini-auction. 

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Bears offensive coordinator highlights steady growth in rookie QB’s development.

Ben Johnson backs Caleb Williams, calling him a rare talent with huge potential despite camp struggles.

Quarterback Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 22, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Brian John Bennett

Clive Madande

Craig Richard Ervine

Dion Nephy Myers

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Newman Takudzwa Nyamhuri

Nicholas Roy Welch

Nyasha Prince Mayavo

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Tadiwanashe Marumani

Tafadzwa Emmanuel Tsiga

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Tanaka Lance Chivanga

Tashinga Musekiwa

Tinotenda Tinashe Maposa

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Trevor Wesley Gwandu

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Harare Sports Club, Harare

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232* by Andy Flower v India on November 25, 2000 - d

Andy Flower

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Guy Whittall

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Paul Strang

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7/113 by Sikandar Raza v Sri Lanka on January 27, 2020 - d

Sikandar Raza

266 by Dave Houghton v Sri Lanka on October 20, 1994 - Zimbabwe drew with Sri Lanka

8/109 by Paul Strang v New Zealand on September 12, 2000 - New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets

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Alistair Campbell - (2858 runs for Zimbabwe)

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Pakistan - Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar

Sri Lanka - Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy

Bangladesh - Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka

New Zealand - Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Zimbabwe - Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo

Bangladesh - MA Aziz Stadium, Chittagong

Ireland - Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Pakistan - Defence Housing Authority Stadium, Karachi

New Zealand - Eden Park, Auckland

India - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Pakistan - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Sri Lanka - Galle International Stadium, Galle

South Africa - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Zimbabwe - Harare Sports Club, Harare

Pakistan - Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

West Indies - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

Bangladesh - Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna

England - Lord's Cricket Ground, London

New Zealand - McLean Park, Napier

South Africa - Newlands, Cape Town

West Indies - Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain

Zimbabwe - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Sri Lanka - R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Pakistan - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

England - Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

West Indies - Sabina Park, Kingston

Pakistan - Sheikhupura Stadium, Sheikhupura

Bangladesh - Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Sri Lanka - Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

South Africa - St George's Park, Gqeberha

South Africa - SuperSport Park, Centurion

Australia - Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

England - Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Australia - W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth

New Zealand - Seddon Park, Hamilton

United Arab Emirates - Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Bangladesh - Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

India - Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur

West Indies - Windsor Park, Roseau

Bangladesh - Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Trent Bridge, Nottingham

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Charles Coventry

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Henry Olonga

6/20 by Bryan Strang v Bangladesh on October 14, 1997 - r

Bryan Strang

6/28 by Henry Olonga v Kenya on December 15, 2002 - w

194* by Charles Coventry v Bangladesh on August 16, 2009 - Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets

6/19 by Henry Olonga v England on January 28, 2000 - Zimbabwe beat England by 104 runs

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