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What now for Zimbabwe?

After a magical win, Zimbabwe will disappear from the international stage for at least five months and won't play a Test for double that time. So what next?

17-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda

Turmoil turns to rejoicing for emergent Zimbabwe

After financial trouble and player walkouts, Zimbabwe enjoyed a day filled with nothing but joy as they bested a top Test team for the first time since 2001

14-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

'Zimbabwe boys, you bloody beauties'

The cricket world reacts to Zimbabwe beating Pakistan by 24 runs in Harare, to record their first Test win against a country other than Bangladesh in 12 years

14-Sep-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

Can Zimbabwe cap on-field progress with victory?

Zimbabwe have pushed Pakistan far beyond anyone thought they could, to the point where a season-defining victory is within sight; should they fall short, the positives should not be forgotten

13-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Rahat Ali does a Donald

Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the second Test between Zimbabwe and Pakistan in Harare

13-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Vitori's second coming

It was Brian Vitori's first Test in 19 months, and his selection had caused a few raised eyebrows, but a five-for underlined his value

12-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda

A birthday present for Rahat Ali

Plays of the day for the third day of the second Test in Harare

12-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

The Professor's problem

Pakistan have a problem at the top of their order. Their experienced opener is struggling, and they are still having try-outs for the other spot

11-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Vitori's handstand and the run-out verdict

Plays of the day for the second day of the second Test in Harare

11-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Why Zimbabwe need more Tests

Zimbabwe showed good application in the first two sessions and with more Test experience they could avoid being suckered into traps set by the Pakistan bowlers after tea

10-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

A chicken runs after a run drought

Plays of the Day from the first day of the second Test in Harare

10-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Taylor wants to sign off series on a high-note

Brendan Taylor hopes that Zimbabwe can put in a better performance against Pakistan in the second Test, mindful of the fact that they potentially won't be in whites again till July next year

09-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Split captaincy or non-keeping leader?

Brendan Taylor is an inspirational captain but statistical evidence suggests his treble role is a concern because he is much more effective as a batsman without the extra task of keeping wicket

09-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Incremental gains squandered by Zimbabwe

The final day was written off as nothing more than an exercise in time keeping and it became evident the clock had been speeded up as early as the eighth ball of the morning

07-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Exausted Zimbabwe let it slip through the fingers

For 11 and half sessions before that interval, Zimbabwe had done most things right, but they let the game slip away in 8.3 overs on day 4

06-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

In praise of Pakistan's punching bag

Misbah-ul-Haq is often criticised by followers of Pakistan cricket but the youngsters in his team would do well to learn some of his skills

05-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Taylor's appearance and Zimbabwe's misses

Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the Harare Test

05-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe batsmen balance aggression with patience

Zimbabwe's batsmen have lacked staying power in the past. Their middle order reversed that trend and their handling of the spinners showed improvement

04-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Sibanda's pain, and a father-son moment

Plays of the Day from the second day of the Harare Test

04-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Hamilton Masakadza leads by example in emergency role

The uncertainty that prevailed before this Test threatened to drag Zimbabwe down. But Hamilton Masakadza's shrewd moves played no small part in ensuring they were capable of stretching Pakistan

03-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

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