adminRay Bande Senior Reporter
His dream is to play in the famous Indian Premier League (IPL) and his role model is none other than renowned South Africa batsman Abraham Benjamin de Villiers better known in international cricket circles as AB de Villiers.
His name is Tadiwa Blessing Muchabveyo.
The budding batsman and wicket keeper is only turning 15 in three months time but his exploits on the field has earned the respect of exquisite Mozambique private institution Njerenje School proprietor Gideon Benade.
Apart from owning Njerenje School, Benade is an experienced former cricket player and Level Three coach who used to be a convener of selectors for schools at some stage.
Gifted with amazing mobility when keeping wickets coupled with a fine selection of shots and good timing when batting, Tadiwa is indeed a star for the future.
Today, young Tadiwa, who resides in Natview Park high density suburb in Mutare, is now on a threshold of making a big break in his promising cricket career only if the anticipated move to Heritage School comes to fruition.
With the help and advice of former Mountaineers franchise chief executive John Brent and Benade, young Tadiwa has been adjudged eligible to enrol with The Heritage School in Borrowdale Brooke in Harare.
Given trendy cricket training facilities that include up to date coaching literature, equipment and personnel, Heritage School is renowned for nurturing cricket players to bring the best out of their potential thus Tadiwa, with all the potential he has shown, enrolling with the institution could be what his talents are crying out for.
Sadly, Tadiwa’s father confirmed that limited financial resources could be the stumbling block.
“My wish is to let this young man go as far as he can. I know he has potential. It was a blessing that he moved to Njerenje where there are people passionate about cricket.
“Now that there have been recommendations made for him to be able to join The Heritage School, the challenge that we have currently as his parents is that we are not able to get the required $2 000 for his to secure a place in the hostel.
“The thing is that we were caught unawares and we were not expecting it. Only is we could get help to get him enrolled for this first term I have no doubt that we will be able to source funding for the following school terms. What we badly need is the kick-start,” said Muchabeyo, Tadiwa’s father.
In a separate interview while in the company of his dad, young Tadiwa spoke passionately about his desire to play cricket at the highest level internationally.
“I really want to play in the IPL at some stage. That is really what I am looking forward to. I have always loved the way AB de Villiers play and he is my role model in the game. I hope I will be able to reach that mark,” said the innocent, handsome yet richly talented 15 year old boy.
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