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Ngarava, brass band smoke peace pipe after Castle Corner spat

"To the brass band and all the cricket fans, I would like to apologise for what I said to the brass band during the game yesterday (Thursday)," Wrote Ngarava on his X handle.

By Austin Karonga 22h ago

Ngarava, brass band smoke peace pipe after Castle Corner spat

"Mirai Zvimaband Zvenyu Izvo" [Stop Your Band] — Ngarava plea sparks brass band backlash

Twitter user Mr Enjoyment put it most directly of all: "Supporting is about giving our team an advantage over an opponent. If it is now doing more harm than good then it ceases to be support."

By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa Jul. 10, 2026

"Mirai Zvimaband Zvenyu Izvo" [Stop Your Band] — Ngarava plea sparks brass band backlash

Bulawayo ready for T20 spectacle

Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza will continue leading the side as Zimbabwe look to maintain their upward trajectory in the shortest format of the game.

By Sports Reporter Jul. 9, 2026

Mukuru bets big on Zimbabwe Cricket ahead of 2027 World Cup

The partnership itself is young by sponsorship standards, first signed in 2024.

By Austin Karonga Jul. 8, 2026

Mukuru bets big on Zimbabwe Cricket ahead of 2027 World Cup

Chevron's new pace bowling aristocracy

That era died this week. What took its place at Harare Sports Club was something altogether colder, sharper, and infinitely more professional.

By Prosper Tsvanhu Jul. 1, 2026

Kaia century puts Zim in command

Zimbabwe resumed the morning session on 136 for one, with Kaia unbeaten on 76 and Brendan Taylor on 17, four runs adrift of the visitors’ first-innings total of 140.

By Austin Karonga Jun. 30, 2026

Sammons eyes intensity as Chevrons date Tigers

Three ODIs at the same venue follow on July 6, 9 and 11, before the action shifts to Bulawayo, where Queens Sports Club hosts the three-match T20Is leg on July 15, 17 and 19.

By Austin Karonga Jun. 25, 2026

Sammons eyes intensity as Chevrons date Tigers

Ngarava cleared to lead Test squad

“In terms of BT [Brendan Taylor] and Richard, Richard is obviously coming back from a serious injury. We’ll see in terms of how he progresses day by day," Sammons said.

By Austin Karonga Jun. 24, 2026