Dave Houghton

Zimbabwe Cricket has suspended national players Wesley Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta for "recreational drug use" after testing positive for a banned recreational drug during an out-of-competition test. The suspensions are pending a disciplinary hearing for the breach of anti-doping rules. The players were part of Zimbabwe's squad in a recent one-day series against Ireland, which Zimbabwe lost 1-2. The suspensions add to the challenges faced by Zimbabwe Cricket after coach Dave Houghton resigned over the team's failure to qualify for the T20 World Cup.

Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton has resigned after the country's failure to reach next year's T20 World Cup, the national board said on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe's former Test captain Dave Houghton is returning to his previous post as national team coach, with his predecessor Lalchand Rajput assuming a new role as technical director, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said on Tuesday.

Former England batsman Gary Ballance will be welcomed to play for Zimbabwe should he decide to return to the country of his birth, Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton said on Tuesday.

Transformed Zimbabwe face their biggest challenge since Dave Houghton became coach two months ago when they host India in a series of three one-day internationals, starting on Thursday.

For England, Gary Ballance could not have happened at a better time. With Jonathan Trott out of the frame with depressions, England needed a replacement.

Dave Houghton believes he will get his second stint as Zimbabwe coach off to a perfect start by qualifying for the 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

Sikandar Raza scored an unbeaten 117 as Zimbabwe staged a great run chase for the second time in three days to beat Bangladesh by five wickets on Sunday and take a winning 2-0 lead in a three-match one-day international series.

Former captain Sean Williams top scored with 57 as hosts Zimbabwe reached the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup qualifying tournament in Bulawayo on Tuesday along with the United States.

Middle-order batter Afif Hossain top scored with an unbeaten 85 for Bangladesh in a dead-rubber third one-day international against series winners Zimbabwe in Harare on Wednesday.

The PCB has decided to appoint a foreign coach for Pakistan team and has shortlisted four candidates, including former South Africa coach Mickey Arthur.

South African Justin Sammons has been appointed as Zimbabwe's head coach for the senior men's national cricket team. He will make his debut in a Twenty20 international series against India from July 6-14. Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani expressed enthusiasm for the appointment, citing Sammons' extensive coaching experience and talent development skills.

The 33-year-old off-spinner was selected by caretaker coach Walter Chawaguta, who took charge after Dave Houghton's departure last month, citing a loss of control over the team amidst disappointing results. Mufudza's consistent and impressive performances at the domestic level in Zimbabwe paved the way for his inclusion. Additionally, pace bowler Faraz Akram, previously part of the Twenty20 side, is set to make his ODI debut. The scheduled ODI matches are on January 6, 8, and 11, while the team will also play three T20I matches in Colombo on January 14, 16, and 18.

Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton criticised the umpires' decision to continue their T20 World Cup match against South Africa despite heavy rain on Monday, with one of his bowlers left nursing an ankle injury after slipping in the wet outfield.

John Dyson, a former Sri Lanka coach, had been in talks with the Bangladesh Cricket Board to replace Dav Whatmore, but takes over as West Indies coach instead.

Mahmudullah Riyad and Tamim Iqbal hit half centuries as Bangladesh scored 290-9 against Zimbabwe on Sunday in the second of a three-match one-day international series. Coming in at 127 for three in the 24th over Mahmudullah was unbeaten on 80 at the close of the 50-over innings after Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to field in pursuit of a series-clinching victory.

Hosts Zimbabwe defeated the Netherlands by 37 runs on Sunday in the final of a Twenty20 World Cup qualifying tournament and will play Ireland, Scotland and the West Indies at the finals. Netherlands also qualified for the tournament in Australia from October 16 and they enter the other first round group with Namibia, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.

Batsmen Sikandar Raza and Wessly Madhevere starred as Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in Harare on Saturday in the first of a three-match Twenty20 international series.

Andy Flower, a decorated coach, discusses his new role with London Spirit in The Hundred, expressing excitement for the challenge. He highlights the importance of preparation for the upcoming auction and reflects on The Hundred's impact on English cricket, noting its success in attracting new demographics and its potential for growth.

Frustrated with financial constraints, Zimbabwe batsman Ryan Burl requested sponsorships for the national team by posting a photo of his worn-out shoes to highlight the plight of his country's cricket and was obliged by footwear giant PUMA. Burl's plea worked as sportswear giant Puma promised him sponsorship.

The batting nets area at the MCG is one of a kind: open to the public and visible from the street, it is a deep-set arena accessible from a level lower to the ground.

A 79-run seventh-wicket partnership between Ryan Burl and Luke Jongwe proved crucial as Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 10 runs on Tuesday to win a Twenty20 international series between the countries for the first time.

Zimbabwe are hoping the positivity they showed to secure a shock victory over Australia can give them the momentum needed to make an impact at this year's Twenty20 World Cup.

With India arriving to take on the African nation in a three-match ODI series, former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener, Zimbabwe's batting coach, spoke to TOI on the upcoming series, the areas he wants his side to improve upon and more.

Litton Das and Mosaddek Hossain played key roles on Sunday as Bangladesh levelled a three-match Twenty20 international series in Zimbabwe with a seven-wicket victory.

Forced to retire at the age of 31, Alistair Campbell is set to make amends with a new role for Zimbabwe, as chairman of selectors of Zimbabwe Cricket.

Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia struck centuries as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to stun Bangladesh by five wickets on Friday in the first match of a three one-day internationals series.

Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton said he will be disappointed if his side fail to progress through the preliminary rounds when the T20 World Cup starts in Australia on Sunday.

Zimbabwe stormed into the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup for the first time Friday at the expense of Scotland, beating them by five wickets with skipper Craig Ervine hitting a half-century. The African nation limited the Scots to 132-6 with tidy bowling led by Tendai Chatara (2-14) and Richard Ngarava (2-28) before rattling through the run chase with nine balls to spare.

Hyderabad is set to host three ICC men's cricket World Cup matches, bringing back the excitement that was lost over the past 27 years. The city last hosted a World Cup match in 1996, with Mohammed Azharuddin as the captain of the Indian team. The Hyderabad Cricket Association sees this as an opportunity to restore its reputation, with lessons learned from organizing Indian Premier League matches. The matches will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, starting with Pakistan's opener against the Netherlands.