Zimbabwe cricket ‘back to life’ after T20 WC dream run: Coach
Updated On: 03 November, 2022 08:06 AM IST | PTI
Zimbabwe were all but knocked out after losing to The Netherlands here on Wednesday, but not before rekindling the country’s love for the game with a thrilling one-run win over Asian giants Pakistan
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Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton said on Wednesday his side’s T20 World Cup exploits had “brought the game back to life” at home after some lean years for cricket fans in the African nation.
Zimbabwe were all but knocked out after losing to The Netherlands here on Wednesday, but not before rekindling the country’s love for the game with a thrilling one-run win over Asian giants Pakistan.
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Before that, Houghton’s young team had romped into the Super 12 with victories over Scotland and Ireland. “It has meant a hell of a lot not just to people at home, but Zimbabweans around the world,” Houghton said.
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