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Zimbabwe
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Introduction
Zimbabwean Cricket Team first played its Test match against India in 1992 at Harare. Their early performances in Test matches were consistently weak. Though the Team was not strong, it became competitive. Though the performance of Zimbabwe increased in late 1990s, political situation declined in Zimbabwe leading to some implications for national team. They first took part at 1983 World Cup. In 2004, due to political influence in Team’s management 14 players including Heath Streak staged a protest against this political influence. Although agreement was signed with the rebel players, their performance in the Tests did not improve.
On January 18 2006, Zimbabwe decided to suspend playing of Test Cricket temporarily.
World cup achievements
Zimbabwe has not been able to win the World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy.
At the 1999 and 2003 World cup, Zimbabwe finished 5th and 6th position respectively
Zimbabwe however has won ICC Trophy consecutively for 3 times. They won the Trophy in 1982,1986, and 1990. A remarkable feat that no country has achieved.
Top players:
The current 2007 World Cup Squad is extremely talented. Prosper Utseya is very useful bowler. Prosper was able to achieve the lowest economy rate of 3.84. He has an exceptional ability of turning the ball to a great extent. Gary Brent is a talented right arm bowler. Gary’s slower ball delivery has baffled experienced batsmen. When the team requires quick runs, he can be a useful batsman. Justice Chibhabha is a promising batsman. His highest score in the ODIs is 67.
In a very short span he has made 4 fifties. In the Caribbean tour he scored consecutive 2 fifties in the opening matches and made country proud. On the field he is brilliant and has taken some outstanding catches. He has an impressive batting style and has played West Indian bowlers with ease. Elton Chigumbura is known for his lofted drives and hard-hitting shots in the final overs. His other achievements include 4 outstanding catches in an ODI against West Indies
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