Pakistan’s Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub showcased explosive batting performances in the third ODI against Zimbabwe, smashing boundaries and powering their team to a strong start. The match saw a thrilling display of strokeplay and strategic bowling.
Zimbabwe shattered the T20I record for the highest team total, scoring a breathtaking 344/4 against Gambia in the Africa Qualifier Group B match. Skipper Sikandar Raza’s blistering 133 off 43 balls propelled Zimbabwe to the top of the charts, surpassing Nepal’s previous record of 314. The match also witnessed a record 27 sixes hit by Zimbabwe, adding another layer of dominance to their performance.
Zimbabwe has named Sikandar Raza as captain for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India. The team features a young squad with Raza as the most experienced player, aiming to rebuild under new coach Justin Sammons. Belgium-born Antum Naqvi has also been included in the squad, subject to citizenship confirmation.
The 2007 T20 World Cup was a watershed moment for the sport, introducing the format to a global audience. In a major upset, Zimbabwe stunned tournament favorites Australia, led by the heroics of Brendan Taylor, who remained unbeaten on 60 off 45. Taylor’s tactical adjustment after a rain interruption, smashing two sixes in the 15th over, proved crucial as Zimbabwe chased down Australia’s total of 138/9 with just one ball to spare.
Former Zimbabwe allrounder Guy Whittall was injured by a leopard earlier this week and required surgery to wounds sustained on his head and hand. The 51-year-old is said to be in stable condition. Whittall, who played 46 Tests and 147 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1993 and 2003, now runs a safari business with his family in Humani. According to a post by his wife, Hannah Whittal, on Facebook, the injury happened on Tuesday following which he was airlifted to Harare for treatment.
Former Zimbabwe cricketer Guy Whittall has narrowly escaped death once again after battling a leopard alongside his loyal dog, Chikara. The incident occurred while Whittall was trekking through a conservancy in Zimbabwe, where he was accompanied by Chikara. The leopard attacked Whittall, leaving him severely injured and in need of emergency surgery. Chikara bravely intervened, saving Whittall’s life and sustaining injuries in the process.
