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Ngarava named as Zimbabwe’s new Test and ODI captain

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https://www.zimcricket.org/news/4447/Ngarava-named-as-Zimbabwe%E2%80%99s-new-Test-and-ODI-captain 🏏👏💪

The ICC under 19 World Cup is just around the corner with a few days left for the big event to be hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia 🏆👏🎉

Rimuka march into NPL T20 Blast final as Takashinga stay in the hunt

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https://www.zimcricket.org/news/4441/Rimuka-march-into-NPL-T20-Blast-final-as-Takashinga-stay-in-the-hunt

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿. Takashinga 1 won by seven wickets against Amakhosi 1

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Zimbabwe’s final preparations for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 will gather pace over the festive season when they welcome Afghanistan and Pakistan for a youth one-day international triangular series in Harare. The tournament forms part of Zimbabwe’s build-up to the global showpiece, which the country will co-host with neighbours Namibia from 15 January to 6 February 2026. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Managing Director Givemore Makoni confirmed the tri-series, saying it would provide critical competitive exposure for the country’s young players ahead of the World Cup. “This tri-series is a key part of our final preparations for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup,” he said. “Playing against strong Under-19 teams like Afghanistan and Pakistan will give our players the quality match experience they need ahead of a major global event on home soil.” Action will get underway on Christmas Day, 25 December, with Zimbabwe facing Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club. The second match will see Afghanistan take on Pakistan on 27 December, also at Harare Sports Club. The tournament will then move to Prince Edward School on 29 December, where Zimbabwe will face Pakistan, before the hosts return to action on 31 December against Afghanistan at Sunrise Sports Club. Afghanistan and Pakistan will meet again on 2 January at Sunrise Sports Club, while the final round-robin fixture will be staged at Old Hararians Sports Club two days later, with Zimbabwe taking on Pakistan. Makoni said the tri-series would also assist ZC in fine-tuning its readiness as a co-host nation. “Hosting matches across several venues allows us to test our systems and operational readiness as we prepare to co-host the U19 World Cup with Namibia,” he said. “It is an important step in ensuring we deliver a successful ICC event.” The top two teams on the points table will contest the tri-series final, scheduled for 6 January at Old Hararians Sports Club.



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*Coltart cries racism in cricket player selection*

BULAWAYO – Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has asked the International Cricket Council to probe suspicions of racism in the team selection for Zimbabwe Cricket teams following the omission of players he felt should have been included in the Under-19 team.

Coltart, a former cabinet minister and cricket enthusiast, was responding to concerns over the omission of two players despite what he described as their good form.

“There are two regional Bulawayo players from Falcon who were overlooked. I wonder if players who have no connections to Harare get no support from Zimbabwe Cricket to be part of the setup? It’s all so weird,” a cricket fan commented on X, tagging Coltart.

“No evidence, but with Ndiweni (Falcon) appearing for SOGO recently, he clearly was in Harare and selected. Nathaniel, also SOGO and in Harare, was selected as a Falcon alumnus but has not been active since 2024. Nothing from CBC. The plot thickens.”

In response, Coltart said: “This entire selection of what should be our national Zimbabwean Under-19 cricket team is a disgrace. There are clear racist and regionalist policies being applied. The International Cricket Council should investigate.”

ZiFM Stereo News is still pursuing a comment from Zimbabwe Cricket on the issue.

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