Online Reporter
Blessing Malinganiza
Zimpapers Sports Hub
ZIMBABWE will look to carry the momentum from their historic Test cricket triumph into the upcoming One-Day International series against Bangladesh.
The first one starts on Monday.
All the matches will be played at Harare Sports Club while the three T20I matches will be played at Queens in Bulawayo. Richard Ngarava is backing the Chevrons’ fast-bowling unit to once again lead the charge.
The Chevrons head into the ODI series buoyed by a landmark one-off Test victory that secured Zimbabwe’s first back-to-back Test series wins. However, they face a Bangladesh side eager to avenge that defeat in the 50-over format.Ngarava credited Zimbabwe’s pace attack for laying the foundation of the historic success.
“We know our conditions better. We just need to bowl as many good balls as we can, while setting the right example for the youngsters watching us.
“We’ve 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.”
Ngarava said Zimbabwe’s progress has been built on teamwork rather than individual performances. “In every sport you play as a unit. Everyone contributed, and 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. It’s important to develop those (winning) habits. We identify who’s having a good day, that player takes the team forward and everyone else supports him.”
Ngarava also praised emerging seamer Newman Nyamhuri’s development and also reserved special tribute for Blessing Muzarabani, who became Zimbabwe’s third-highest Test wicket-taker during the Bangladesh match.“Blessing is a champion bowler, and we expect him to keep going.”
Ngarava believes Zimbabwe’s knowledge of home conditions could again prove decisive in the ODI battles.
