The Zimbabwe Cricket Podcast

Jimmy and Josh preview the ODI tri-series against Bangladesh and Afghanistan, followed by three T20s and two Tests against Afghanistan. The squad selections spark plenty of debate: why has Graeme Cremer been left out? Where does Vincent Masekesa fit? Do we need three ODI wicketkeepers? And should Ben Curran still be playing T20 cricket?
Plus, the NPL T20 Blast and its African guests, Ireland Wolves’ upcoming visit, Zimbabwe Women’s breakthrough and Blessing Muzarabani’s SA20 move. Listen in and send us your predictions!

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Ryan Burl joins Jimmy and Josho for an honest look at the journey behind the big hits and match-winning spells.
From growing up in Headlands and choosing cricket over squash to leaving university in England and battling the injuries that delayed his Zimbabwe debut, Burl reflects on the decisions and setbacks that shaped him.
We revisit his unforgettable moments against Australia and Bangladesh, hear why he wishes he’d had more opportunities at the top of the order, and discuss his ambitions for Test cricket and the 2027 World Cup. Plus, Zimbabwe’s attacking mindset, finding room for his leg-spin and a quickfire finish.

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Australia leave Harare with a 3-0 series win, but with plenty of takeaways to discuss.
Josho and Jimmy sit with a week that asked the 50-over questions after Windhoek. Two results that looked ugly on paper. One finish that was anything but: Zimbabwe 271, Australia nine down, 27 still needed, a packed Harare Sports Club on its feet, and a one-wicket win with one ball to spare.
We work through the series game by game — Newman Nyamhuri’s maiden ODI five-for, Brad Evans as the lead seamer, Craig Ervine’s 156, and Sikandar Raza’s 183 at 91, including an unbeaten 81 when the side needed it. Then the last over: Wesley Madhevere, Graeme Cremer unused, Saki’s press conference, and whether “he put his hand up” is good enough.
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Following a mixed T20 series in Namibia — two victories over the hosts and three defeats to South Africa — Australia arrive in Harare for a three-match ODI series. We review the key takeaways from Windhoek, consider Zimbabwe’s likely XI in the absence of an official squad announcement, and set predictions for a contest that carries significant World Cup preparation value. We discuss team depth, selection questions, and whether Zimbabwe’s ODI side can produce competitive performances against one of the world’s strongest white-ball teams.

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Zimbabwe head to Windhoek for the FNB T20 Tri-Series against Namibia and a second-string South Africa. Seven games, one ground, three 2027 World Cup co-hosts — and a format we didn’t ask for.
Josh and Jimmy break down what this series is actually worth, why Namibia’s hosting moment matters, and why South Africa are here with Bjorn Fortuin as captain. Then the 15: Graeme Cremer’s return, Richard Ngarava’s absence, Kundai Matigimu’s jump into the squad, Ben Curran’s last look in T20s, and whether Dion Myers has earned another run.
Plus the players who piled up domestic runs and still didn’t make the plane, our starting XI, and predictions for the week.

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