Cricket News from Zimbabwe.

Speed's ICC exit 'disgraceful,' says ex-chairman

Pankaj Mishra — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:45:46 +0530

Former ICC chairman Malcolm Gray has condemned as "disgraceful" Malcolm Speed's removal as head of cricket's world governing body, reports said Monday.

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England warned Chingoka visa could scupper T20

deepak — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:10:09 +0530

England could be stripped of the lucrative World Twenty20 championship if Zimbabwe Cricket Union chairman Peter Chingoka is denied a visa for the event, International Cricket Council (ICC) president-elect David Morgan warned on Sunday.

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ICC in fresh turmoil as Speed stands down over Zimbabwe

deepak — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:57:39 +0530

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Malcolm Speed is to step down several months early from his position over the issue of Zimbabwe, it was announced Friday.

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Wisden editor calls for end to cricket 'violence'

zaheen — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:33:47 +0530

The editor of the 2008 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has called on the game's authorities to take a strong stand against the "physical violence" he believes is damaging the sport in the latest edition of 'cricket's bible'.

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IPL wrecks India's tour of Zimbabwe

zaheen — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:19:13 +0530

India has put off a planned tour of Zimbabwe in May-June because the dates clashed with the multi-million dollar Indian Premier League, an official said on Tuesday.

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Malaysia stun Zimbabwe at under-19 World Cup

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:13:55 +0530

Hosts Malaysia surprisingly beat Zimbabwe by 70 runs to raise a rare cheer for the minnows as established teams flexed their muscles in cricket's under-19 World Cup here on Wednesday.

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Losing debut for Zimbabwe in South African competition

Rakesh Saini — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:55:22 +0530

Zimbabwe made a losing debut in the South African one-day inter-provincial championship Sunday, going down by six wickets to Eastern Cape Warriors.

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Zimbabwe's safe Pakistan tour raises Australia hopes

Pankaj Mishra — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:56:28 +0530

Zimbabwe's stand-in captain Hamilton Masakadza has praised security arrangements in Pakistan, raising hopes among cricket officials that it will convince Australia to tour next month.

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Pakistan clean sweep Zimbabwe in one-day series

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:03:11 +0530

A youthful Pakistan led by Younis Khan's half century upstaged Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the fifth and final limited overs international to blank the tourists 5-0 in the one-day series.

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Pakistan Trounce Zimbabwe Five-Oh

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:39:10 +0530

Pakistan completed a clean sweep over Zimbabwe here at Sheikhupura to win the 5 match Mobilink Cup and impose their dominance over the African minnows. Todays win ended as a predictably one-sided affair which neither Pakistan would like to boast too much about nor Zimbabwe would like to remember. Although Zimbabwe could have used a win against their name, there was little to console them.

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 5th One Day International, Sheikhupura Stadium

Pakistan skittle Zimbabwe for 181 in fifth one-day

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:43:35 +0530

Debutants Abdur Rauf and Wahab Riaz shared five wickets between them as Pakistan dismissed Zimbabwe for 181 in the fifth and final one-day international here on Saturday.

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Zimbabwe opts to bat against Pakistan in fifth one-day

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:20:04 +0530

Zimbabwe stand-in captain Hamilton Masakadza won the toss and opted to bat in the fifth and final one-day international against Pakistan at Sheikhupura Stadium here on Saturday.

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Zimbabwe's Vermeulen cleared of arson

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:58:44 +0530

Former Test player Mark Vermeulen has been cleared of arson attacks on the Zimbabwe cricket board's headquarters after a court found he was suffering psychiatric problems, his lawyer said Thursday.

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Malik-inspired Pakistan restrict Zimbabwe

deepak — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:54:42 +0530

Captain Shoaib Malik led a disciplined Pakistan bowling attack to restrict Zimbabwe to 244 in the fourth day-night international at the Iqbal Stadium here.

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Yousuf and Malik star as Pakistan sail to victory

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:53:26 +0530

Pakistan went one step closer to white washing Zimbabwe in the ODI series by beating the visitors by 7 wickets at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad today. It was the same story with the victory only emphasizing how one-sided the series has been. It puts into perspective the opinion of many experts who say that the regularity of such dead-rubber contests is devaluing the 50-over version of the game.

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 4th One Day International, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad (D/N)

Zimbabwe elect to bat against Pakistan

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:51:10 +0530

Zimbabwe's stand-in captain Hamilton Masakadza won the toss and opted to bat in the fourth day-night international against Pakistan at the Iqbal Stadium here.

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Ton-up Yousuf, Malik excel in Pakistan's record match

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:52:17 +0530

Mohammad Yousuf's brilliant century and Shoaib Malik's all-round contribution helped Pakistan overwhelm Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the fourth one-day match here on Wednesday.

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Pakistan wrap up series with comfortable win

Pankaj Mishra — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:07:42 +0530

Pakistan secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the ODI series with a comfortable 37-run win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI today at Multan. In what turned out to be the closest game of the series so far, the entertainment was mainly provided by a Shahid Afridi blitz, a 52-ball 85, in which he equaled Sanath Jayasuriyas record for most sixes in an ODI career.

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd One Day International, Multan Cricket Stadium (D/N)

Afridi powers Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe

Pankaj Mishra — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:47:45 +0530

Shahid Afridi equalled the record for most sixes in a one-day career to guide Pakistan to a 37-run win over Zimbabwe in the third day-night international here on Sunday, clinching the series in the process.

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Pakistan win toss and bat in third one-dayer

Pankaj Mishra — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:31:18 +0530

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik won the toss and elected to bat in the third day-night international against Zimbabwe at Multan Stadium here.

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Pakistan bring in rookie paceman for third Zimbabwe match

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:02:15 +0530

Pakistan have brought in rookie paceman Sohail Khan for next week's third one-day international against Zimbabwe, selectors announced.

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Pakistan cruise to a 5-wicket win

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:13:40 +0530

Zimbabwean captain Prosper Utseya won his second successive toss on a cold winter morning as international cricket returned to the city of Hyderabad (Sind) after over 10 years. His decision to bat first was brave, considering the early morning start and a grassy pitch expected to assist seam movement.

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd One Day International, Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad

Zimbabwe win toss, choose to bat in one-dayer

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:44:27 +0530

Zimbabwe captain Prosper Utseya won the toss and elected to bat in the second one-day international against Pakistan at Niaz Stadium here on Thursday.

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Tanveer, Jamshed star as Pakistan beat Zimbabwe

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:45:24 +0530

Sohail Tanveer took four wickets and Nasir Jamshed made a half-century as Pakistan subdued some spirited Zimbabwe resistance to take a firm grip on the one-day series on Thursday.

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Pakistan rule out moving Australia series

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:37:06 +0530

Australia's tour to the troubled country, which is scheduled to start in two months' time, is under threat because of instability following the murder of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on December 27.

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Tanveer's best helps Pakistan restrict Zimbabwe

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:24:43 +0530

Paceman Sohail Tanveer took a career best 4-34 to help Pakistan restrict Zimbabwe to 238-8 in 50 overs in the second one-day international here on Thursday.

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Tanveer's best helps Pakistan restrict Zimbabwe

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:11:10 +0530

Paceman Sohail Tanveer took a career best 4-34 to help Pakistan restrict Zimbabwe to 238-8 in 50 overs in the second one-day international here on Thursday.

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Record-breaking Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Pankaj Mishra — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:06:02 +0530

Zimbabwe captain Prosper Utseya won the toss and put Pakistan into
batting first on a batting paradise at the National Stadium,
Karachi. It was a decision that he will regret for quite some time.

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st One Day International, National Stadium, Karachi (D/N)

Record-breaking Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

deepak — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:39:15 +0530

A record five half-centuries in a single innings propelled Pakistan to a thumping 104-run win over Zimbabwe in the first one-day international here.

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Pakistan punish Zimbabwe in first one-dayer

deepak — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:34:36 +0530

Pakistan's batsmen plundered minnows Zimbabwe on Monday, piling on 347-5 in the first day-night limited overs international here.

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