Category Archives: Zimbabwe

Ripeness Is All

Posted on August 8, 2018 by rightoffthebatbook

Relentlessly, the English medium-fast bowler James Anderson is climbing the list of all-time wicket takers (in Test cricket). At the time of this writing, he’s placed fifth (with 544), a mere 19 wickets below the great Australian quick Glenn McGrath, … Continue reading →

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The Cricket World Cup: Day 2

Posted on February 15, 2015 by rightoffthebatbook

Martin here: We’ve now had four games in the World Cup 2015 and the shape of the tournament is already pretty clear (at least in my judgment). Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and India are, barring miracles or meltdowns, going to cruise through … Continue reading →

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The Cricket World Cup: A Preview, Part 3

Posted on January 29, 2015 by rightoffthebatbook

We’ve already reviewed (in parts 1 and 2) the top eight teams in the competition. What makes the World Cup so fun (or monumentally boring and drawn-out, depending on your perspective) is the presence of, in the 2015 version, six second-tier … Continue reading →

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All-Day Games

Posted on March 15, 2013 by rightoffthebatbook

Time was—say, fifteen or twenty years ago—that you had to wait until Summer to watch a game of cricket. Sure, you might be able to listen on the radio to a crackling broadcast of a game on the other side … Continue reading →

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Semanus Mirabilis in Cricket

Posted on November 28, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

It’s been a remarkable week for cricket—one so full of improbable stories, unlikely heroes, and record-breaking achievements that I (Martin) can’t contain them in just one blog. One of the more astonishing facets of the last few days is that, … Continue reading →

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The Calling

Posted on July 11, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

  Tatenda Taibu, the captain and wicketkeeper for the semi-resurgent Zimbabwean cricket team, has announced that he will no longer be stumping batsmen but will be stumping for the Lord instead. He’s retiring from cricket (in his prime, we may … Continue reading →

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Test Match Cricket Is Back

Posted on November 3, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

After a frenzy of one-day internationals, Test match cricket (the version of the game that separates the men from the boys, and the women from the girls) is back! And it’s providing some interesting stories. Zimbabwe, once (late 19990s) an … Continue reading →

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Zimbabwe Returns!

Posted on August 8, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

At the turn of the century one of the most formidable cricket teams in the world was from Zimbabwe. The team regularly punched above its weight. Then political turmoil and retirements brought the team low. So low, in fact, that … Continue reading →

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