Online Reporter
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CHEVRONS Test captain Richard Ngarava has credited the team’s formidable pace attack and collective team effort after leading the hosts to an historic innings-and-85-run victory over Bangladesh yesterday.
The pace bowlers were the main destroyers.
“I think we have got a nice pack of bowlers, champion bowlers. The results speak for themselves, and the hard work the boys have put in got us to where we are now,” said Ngarava.
He added:
“As I walked into this Test match, there was one thing I was thinking about, which was making history.
“Zimbabwe had never won back-to-back Test series (by an innings) before, so it’s quite special to be leading a team to that achievement.
“In every sport, you play as a unit. Everyone contributed, and I really feel that’s what brought us to where we are. We must not forget the hard work the boys have put in over the past few months.”
Zimbabwe’s recent resurgence has seen different players deliver match-winning performances, something Ngarava believes is becoming a defining characteristic of the side.
“It’s quite important to develop those habits. We work together as a team and recognise who’s having a good day. That one guy takes the team forward, while everyone else supports him. Hopefully, it will continue for a long time.”
Mathew Masinge