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Robert Mugabe

Moeen Ali’s ‘Save Gaza’ wristband suspension: Cricket and political sentiments don’t mix

Politics mired with sport has always sparked off debates and divided opinion amongst viewing public.

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England and Zimbabwe play at Lord’s in a political hot potato of a Test match

A two-test series in May 2003 when ECB feared severe demonstrations against the Mugabe regime

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Henry Olonga: Zimbabwe’s first black cricketer whose bravado set example for further generations

Henry Olonga was Zimbabwe’s first black player, but more importantly, he joined hands with Andy Flower and bravely stood up to tyranny.

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Andy Flower and Henry Olonga protest against the Mugabe regime

On February 10, 2003, Andy Flower and Henry Olonga put their careers and personal safety at risk by protesting against the Mugabe regime in a World Cup match. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the way the two cricketers used the global stage to make a silent plea for the protection of human rights in Zimbabwe.

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Kiwis to host Zimbabwe after 11 years

New Zealand will host Zimbabwe for the first time in 11 years as part of a home international schedule early next year that also features South Africa, according to officials.

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