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Zimbabwe v West Indies, 1st Test, Harare, November 5 - 9, 2003

Zimbabwe v West Indies, 1st Test, Harare, November 5 - 9, 2003

Zimbabwe v West Indies, 1st Test, Harare, November 5 - 9, 2003

06-Nov-2003
Streak's maiden century lifts Zimbabwe past 500

Streak's maiden century lifts Zimbabwe past 500

The second day at Harare was perhaps the best day Zimbabwe has enjoyed in Test cricket for some years

05-Nov-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by John Ward
Taibu and Matsikenyeri turn the tide Zimbabwe's way

Taibu and Matsikenyeri turn the tide Zimbabwe's way

Tatenda Taibu and Stuart Matsikenyeri helped Zimbabwe to recover from a precarious 154 for 5 to a strong position of 284 for 6 at the close of the opening day of the first Test against West Indies

04-Nov-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by John Ward
Injury-hit Zimbabwe start as underdogs

Injury-hit Zimbabwe start as underdogs

Zimbabwe are without the injured Grant Flower, Sean Ervine and Douglas Hondo for their first Test against West Indies at Harare

03-Nov-2003•John Ward
Ewing salvages draw in dramatic finale

Ewing salvages draw in dramatic finale

A devastating spell of reverse-swing bowling by Jerome Taylor almost broughtthe West Indian tourists an unexpected victory over Zimbabwe A after the match had looked dead and buried at tea, but the determination of GavinEwing, dropped from the Test

01-Nov-2003•John Ward
Flower's continued absence leaves Zimbabwe exposed

Flower's continued absence leaves Zimbabwe exposed

Zimbabwe, already seriously weakened by retirements and political infighting, received a further blow with the news that Grant Flower, one of their most experienced players, will miss both Tests against West Indies

01-Nov-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff
Taylor and Drakes dominate as Zimbabwe A struggle

Taylor and Drakes dominate as Zimbabwe A struggle

The West Indians dominated the second day of their match against Zimbabwe A,finishing the day with a lead of 408 with five second-innings wickets still in hand

01-Nov-2003•John Ward in Harare
Ganga and Chanderpaul prosper against Zimbabwe A

Ganga and Chanderpaul prosper against Zimbabwe A

Two contrasting centuries were the highlight of the first day's play between Zimbabwe A and the touring West Indians at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare

31-Oct-2003•John Ward
Lara: 'We expect a tough tour'

Lara: 'We expect a tough tour'

The West Indies squad arrived in Harare today ready for their first warm-up match, against Zimbabwe A on Thursday, October 30

27-Oct-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff
Ebrahim to lead Zimbabwe A against West Indies

Ebrahim to lead Zimbabwe A against West Indies

Dion Ebrahim will captain Zimbabwe A against West Indies at Takashinga

25-Oct-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff
Lara: Time for West Indies to perform overseas

Lara: Time for West Indies to perform overseas

As the West Indies squad assembled in Antigua to begin their five-day preparation before starting series in Zimbabwe and South Africa, Brian Lara spoke to the media about the need for his side to end their recent poor overseas record

24-Oct-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff
Richards calls for separate Test and ODI sides

Richards calls for separate Test and ODI sides

Viv Richards, the chairman of the West Indies selectors, has called on the West Indies Cricket Board to select different sides for Tests and one-dayers

23-Oct-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff
Zimbabwe prepare for tough tests ahead

Zimbabwe prepare for tough tests ahead

Zimbabwe face one of their busiest seasons ever

09-Sep-2003•John Ward
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