Players / Piet Rinke

Zimbabwe in 2006

Little cause for optimism

Dec 28, 2006: Steven Price reviews Zimbabwe's year in 2006

South Africa National Academy v Zimbabweans, Pretoria

Taylor ends tour on a high

Jul 27, 2006: The Zimbabweans completed their short tour of South Africa with a six-wicket win over the South Africa National Academy at Pretoria's High Performance Centre

Zimbabwe A v Bangladesh A, 5th ODI, Kwekwe

Saqibul powers Bangladesh A to fifth win

Jul 15, 2006: Bangladesh ended their one-day series against Zimbabwe in convincing style, with a 58-run win, despite a defiant century from Pete Rinke

Zimbabwe A v Bangladesh A, 4th ODI, Kwekwe

Kasteni guides Zimbabwe home

Jul 12, 2006: Zimbabwe A finally registered a victory in their one-day series against Bangladesh A, at Kwekwe, through the impressive efforts of their bowlers and a composed 73 by Friday Kasteni

Canada v Zimbabwe, Tri-Nation ODI, Trinidad

'To win was important for us': Curran

May 17, 2006: Kevin Curran was delighted with Zimbabwe's performance as they thrashed Canada by 143 runs in the opening match of the Tri-Nation ODI series in Trinidad

Canada v Zimbabwe, Tri-Nation ODI, Trinidad

Zimbabwe rediscover that winning feeling

May 17, 2006: Zimbabwe, the whipping boys in their series against West Indies,, finally found what it is like to win, thumping a very poor Canadian side by 143 runs in the opening match of the Tri-Nation series at a deserted Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad

Marks out of 10 - Zimbabwe

Glimmers of hope amid a sea of trouble

May 15, 2006: Zimbabwe came through their seven-match series in the Caribbean better than many feared, but it was still too obvious that they are some way short of having what it takes to play at the highest level. Martin Williamson gives his end-of-tour reports

West Indies v Zimbabwe, 6th ODI, Trinidad

Rain washes out Zimbabwe's hopes

May 13, 2006: It was rain which set up the opportunity for Zimbabwe to snatch an improbable victory in the sixth ODI at Trinidad's Queen's Park Oval, but it also ultimately washed out that hope

WI Vice-Chancellor's XI v Zimbabweans, Antigua

Zimbabwe's bowling a cause for concern

May 5, 2006: Zimbabwe suffered a disappointing defeat in their warm-up match against West Indies Vice-Chancellor's XI at Antigua's Jolly Beach

West Indies v ZImbabwe series preview

Nothing to fear but fear itself

Apr 28, 2006: Martin Williamson previews the one-day series between West Indies and Zimbabwe

Antigua & Barbuda v Zimbabweans, Jolly Harbour

Rinke slams Zimbabwe to another victory

Apr 26, 2006: A hundred from Piet Rinke and a breezy 80 from Brendan Taylor guided the Zimbabweans to a morale-boosting 51-run win against Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua & Barbuda v Zimbabweans, Jolly Harbour

Zimbabweans off to a winning start

Apr 25, 2006: Zimbabwe opened their tour with a four-wicket win in a low-scoring match against Antigua & Barbuda at the Jolly Beach ground

Zimbabwe v Kenya series review

No winners in battle for African bragging rights

Mar 5, 2006: Martin Williamson looks back at the drawn series between Kenya and Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe v Kenya, 4th ODI, Harare

Rinke and Higgins help Zimbabwe crush Kenya

Mar 3, 2006: A 70-ball 72 from Piet Rinke helped Zimbabwe to a series-levelling victory in the fourth ODI against Kenya at Harare Sports Club

Zimbabwe v Kenya, 3rd ODI, Harare

Zimbabwe's inexperience cruelly exposed by Kenya

Mar 1, 2006: Zimbabwe lost six wickets for five runs as they were bowled out for 69 by Kenya in the third ODI at Harare, losing by 65 runs to go 2-1 down in the five-match series

Zimbabwe v Kenya, 2nd ODI, Bulawayo

Stunning Tikolo powers Kenya level

Feb 26, 2006: Steve Tikolo smashed a stunning 98 off 75 balls as Kenya levelled their one-day series against Zimbabwe with a convincing 79-run win at Bulawayo

Terry Duffin appointed Zimbabwe captain

Unknown leads a squad of unknowns

Feb 23, 2006: Zimbabwe have confirmed left-hand opening batsman Terry Duffin as their captain, and also named four uncapped players in the squad for the five ODIs against Kenya

Brent and Rinke ensure the draw for Manicaland

Sep 15, 2003: Manicaland 523 (Gripper 234) and 288 for 8 decl

Peter Rinke - a biography

Apr 12, 2002: FULL NAME: Harry Peter Rinke BORN: At Marondera, 5 November 1981 MAJOR TEAMS: CFX Academy (2001/02)