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Rewriting History: Towhid Hridoy’s Record-Breaking Double Century Against the West Indies ​ Towhid Hridoy delivered one of the most astonishing individual performances in Bangladesh cricket history during the second Test against the West Indies in Sylhet . Playing in just his third Test match, the 25-year-old middle-order batsman crafted an unforgettable, unbeaten 242 to single-handedly drag his team out of trouble and past the visitors' first-innings total. ​A Monumental Rescue Act ​Walking to the crease with Bangladesh in early trouble at 22 for 2, Hridoy faced a baptism of fire against a disciplined West Indian bowling attack. Even as wickets tumbled around him—leaving the hosts precariously placed at 205 for 7—Hridoy displayed immense technical resilience and mental fortitude.  He forged crucial partnerships, most notably a gri²tty 117-run eighth-wicket stand with Taijul Islam, turning a near-certain collapse into a position of strength. His masterclass pushed Bangladesh...

Zimbabwe’s ongoing Test match against Afghanistan in Sharjah has been a fascinating showcase of resilience with the bat, but it has once again laid bare a glaring concern: the team's bowling lacks the teeth required to dominate in the long format.  After a stellar batting display that saw the Chevrons pile on a massive 504 runs—anchored brilliantly by a magnificent century from young skipper Brian Bennett—you would expect Zimbabwe to dictate terms.  However, as Afghanistan dug in during their response, the limitations of our bowling unit quickly came under the spotlight. The Batting Brilliance vs. The Bowling Reality There is no taking away from what the batsmen achieved. Putting up over 500 runs on a historic surface like Sharjah is an incredible feat.  Bennett’s knock proved that the future of Zimbabwe's batting is in capable hands, supported well down the order. Yet, Test cricket is a game of two halves, and scoreboard pressure means very little if you cannot back it u...

From Silver to Gold: A Season Of Near Misses and Ultimate Triumph The 2024/25 cricket season in Zimbabwe has been one of dramatic highs and heartbreaking near misses, a journey that reflects the aspirations and struggles of the teams involved in the Zimbabwean domestic competitions. As we look back on the performances in the 2024/25 Logan Cup, the 2024/25 Pro50 Championship, and the remarkable achievement of the 2024/25 Zimbabwean Domestic T20 Champions, Mid-West Rhinos, it’s clear that the season was defined by a mix of valiant efforts, close calls, and ultimate glory. In the Logan Cup Rhinos showing excellent promise throughout the tournament by winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 4, It was the team’s struggle for consistency that hindered their pursuit of four-day trophy. However, they remained one of the strongest contenders, clinching silver at the end of the season.The Manicaland based side Mountineers clinch the title by winning, loosing and drawing numbers of games as the Rhinos. B...

HOW STRESS CAN AFFECT YOUR BODY  1.Musculoskeletal System- your muscles tense up to protect you from injury.Too much stress can lead to_ body aches and pains , tension headache, muscle spasms 2.Nervous System-Your nervous system causes hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to be released.These increase your heart rate, your blood pressure, and the glucose levels in your blood - all of which enable you to respond quickly to danger.Too  much stress can lead to_ irritability, anxiety, depression, headaches,insomnia 3.Respiratory System- You breathe faster to take in more oxygen.Too much stress can lead to _ hyperventilation and shortness of breath,as well as panic attacks in those who are prone to them. 4.Cardiovascular System- Your heart beats faster and harder to distribute blood throughout your body.Blood vessels dilate or constrict to direct blood where your body needs it the most,such as in your muscles.Too much stress can lead to_ high blood pressure, heart a...

PAKISTAN 'A' Tour of Zimbabwe 2023 The Pakistan A cricket team are scheduled to tour Zimbabwe in May 2023 to play two first-class matches against the Zimbabwe A cricket team and six List A matches against the Zimbabwe national cricket team.the matches taking place at Kwekwe, Mutare and Harare. The  List A (unofficial ODI)matches will be used by Zimbabwe as preparation ahead of the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers.Pakistan A will arrive in Zimbabwe on 30 April 2023.The opening matches of the tour  are the  two first-class ( unofficial Test)matches.The first-match is on 3-6 May 2023 at  Kwekwe Sports Club in Kwekwe.The second is 10-13 May 2023 at Mutare Sports Club, Mutare. The  all unofficial ODI matches are going to be played at Harare Sports Club except the first match which is going to be played Takashinga Cricket Club,Harare.The matches are played on 17,19,21,23 and 25 May 2023.The Pakistan Cricket Board already announced their 16 member squad fo...

THE date for the Zimbabwe Cricket domestic T20 League has been set with all matches to be played in the capital city, the venues being Harare Sports Club as well as Old Hararians. The country’s premier 20 overs cricket league will run for a week from 20-26 February. A total of six teams are expected to take part in the league with five being provincial franchises and one being the winners of last year’s National Premier League (NPL), Lions Cricket Club. The teams participating are Tuskers, Eagles, Mountaineers, Lions, Rhinos and Southern Rocks. Harare based Eagles are the defending champions of the league having won last year’s final by two wickets against Mountaineers at Harare Sports Club. Wessly Madhavere top scored in the match with 32 runs off 34 runs to guide his side Eagles to victory with six balls to spare. The league will come after the end of the country’s first-class competition, the Logan Cup whose winner is yet to be confirmed with four teams in running for th...

Gary Ballance became only the second Test batsman after Kepler Wessels to score a century for two countries, hitting an unbeaten 137 for Zimbabwe against the West Indies in Bulawayo on Tuesday. Needing at least 248 runs in reply to a West Indies' declaration of 447-6 on Monday to avoid a possible follow-on, Zimbabwe declared at 379-9 after the second session on day four of the first Test. That left the hosts trailing by 68 runs after the first innings in their first Test since losing to Bangladesh two years ago. Harare-born Ballance scored four centuries for England during the last decade before returning home to make his Test debut for Zimbabwe in this match at Queens Sports Club. South Africa-born Wessels scored four centuries for Australia before returning home and making two more for his homeland when they were readmitted to Test cricket in the 1990s. Ballance and leg spinner Brandon Mavuta, who made 56 before playing across the line to a short delivery and being bo...