Despite his brilliant century against Sri Lanka, Stuart Carlisle has again had his critics, especially when he scored few runs batting well down the order in South Africa

Zimbabwean hospitality is second to none in the cricketing world

Despite another feeble batting performance, Zimbabwe fought back with great determination in the second one-day international against England at Queens Sports Club, and were beaten by only one wicket, thanks to a fortuitous edge by Alan Mullally off

Heath Streak has returned to his rightful place as the bulwark of Zimbabwe's bowling attack after missing four Tests and five one-day matches due to a recurrence of his knee injury - and how Zimbabwe missed him

Pace bowler Henry Olonga's six wickets for 19 runs destroyed the back of the England innings in their match at Cape Town recently, winning the day for Zimbabwe

Grant Flower has struggled to find his form this season, so his unbeaten fifty and three wickets in the first oneday international against England was a welcome boost both to the team and himself