Online Reporter
Online Reporter
Parliament has paid homage to the Zimbabwe Cricket team, The Chevrons, following a “giant killing” run at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 that saw them posting victories against powerhouses that include Sri Lanka and Australia.
They eventually lost their first match in the Super 8 group 1 match. They now face India.
Speaking in the National Assembly yesterday, Nyanga South Member of Parliament, Supa Mandiwanzira, saluted the team and above all thanked President Mnangagwa for creating an enabling environment for sports to succeed.
He said the President has created an environment for sports to flourish and the fine run by The Chevrons is enough testimony.
“In this regard, it is fitting to acknowledge the support of His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa to Zimbabwean sport, which has helped create an enabling environment in which talent can flourish and excellence can be pursued with confidence,” Mr Mandiwanzira said.
“I rise on a Point of National Interest to congratulate the Zimbabwe national cricket team, the Chevrons, on their outstanding and historic performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, having qualified for the Super Eight stage after completing the group phase unbeaten,” Mr Mandiwanzira said.
He said the success is not a fluke.
“It has a background. It has a history. It is steeped in sustained institutional support, steady leadership and a national commitment to the development of sport, giving this achievement a clear provenance rather than the appearance of chance.”
He saluted the players for their discipline, resilience and collective belief that has carried the nation’s hopes.
“Special recognition is due to the team’s captain, Sikandar Raza, whose leadership on and off the field has been exemplary, and to the Head Coach, Dave Houghton, whose technical guidance and institutional memory have strengthened the team’s competitive edge.”
He said the Chevrons’ recent giant killing performances against established cricketing nations, including victories over Sri Lanka and Australia in international competition, have reignited national belief and demonstrated that Zimbabwe can compete with confidence at the highest level of the game.
“It is also appropriate to pay homage to the Chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket, Honourable Tavengwa Mukuhlani, a fellow Member of this House, for his stewardship in guiding the institution through a period of renewal and stability.”
“It is therefore fitting that this House places on record its appreciation of the Chevrons for the honour they have brought to Zimbabwe,” Mr Mandiwanzira said.
Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda acknowledged Mr Mandiwanzira’s submission saying sport is a way of exercising diplomacy.
