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Made for the main stage

Made for the main stage

When he made his impressive debut earlier this month, Brian Vitori looked like he came out of nowhere. His has been quite the journey, though

23-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda

'I tried to be Mitchell Johnson'

'I tried to be Mitchell Johnson'

The Zimbabwe left-armer talks about starting out as a fast bowler, and keeping the attitude when he moved over to spin

11-Aug-2011•Interview by Nagraj Gollapudi

Zimbabwe's mindset ideal for growth

Zimbabwe's mindset ideal for growth

While Zimbabwe seem to have found an ideal leader, opening bowlers and on-field attitude, their fielding and infrastructure could use some work

10-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda

An historic occasion but an understated celebration

An historic occasion but an understated celebration

Zimbabwe were giddy in the immediate aftermath of beating Bangladesh on their return to Test cricket, but there were no over-the-top celebrations

08-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda at Harare

Zimbabwe's Harare habit

Zimbabwe's Harare habit

Stats highlights from Zimbabwe's historic 130-run win in their comeback Test in Harare

08-Aug-2011•S Rajesh

Close shaves, chants and a cherishable moment

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day from the fifth day of the only Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

08-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Tamim v Vitori, bugles and vuvuzelas

Tamim v Vitori, bugles and vuvuzelas

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day from the fourth day of the only Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

07-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

A unique celebration and noisy fans

A unique celebration and noisy fans

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the lone Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

06-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Patience is a virtue for Masakadza

Patience is a virtue for Masakadza

He had to wait more than a decade for his second Test century and it is a moment he says he feared would never come

05-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

An overdue century and a steel bull

An overdue century and a steel bull

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the second day of the lone Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

05-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe make another beginning

Zimbabwe make another beginning

Zimbabwean cricket has seen a few false dawns, but perhaps the board's non-confrontational treatment of Tatenda Taibu's potentially inflammatory statements is a sign that things are different this time

04-Aug-2011•Liam Brickhill

Of crazy beginnings and Tom Jones

Of crazy beginnings and Tom Jones

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day of the lone Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

04-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe's wilderness years not all arid

Zimbabwe's wilderness years not all arid

There's no doubt cricket in the country has moved forward, and the sponsors are coming in as well. But that will only continue as long as they keep winning

04-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda

Winning a must for outspoken Shakib

Winning a must for outspoken Shakib

Shakib Al Hasan is the outstanding Bangladesh cricketer of his era, but his outspoken ways might not be tolerated if the team fails to win under him

03-Aug-2011•Mohammad Isam

From competitors to minnows

From competitors to minnows

After a drastic fall from their heyday between 1998 and 2001, Zimbabwe will look to draw inspiration from their record in Harare and performances against Bangladesh

03-Aug-2011•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

Plenty to ponder for Bangladesh selectors

Plenty to ponder for Bangladesh selectors

As with almost every selection meeting here, the focus will be on the batsmen though the bowling line-up looks increasingly like a one-man show in captain Shakib Al Hasan

11-Jul-2011•Mohammad Isam

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