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Jimmy and Josh preview the ODI tri-series against Bangladesh and Afghanistan, followed by three T20s and two Tests against Afghanistan. The squad selections spark plenty of debate: why has Graeme Cremer been left out? Where does Vincent Masekesa fit? Do we need three ODI wicketkeepers? And should Ben Curran still be playing T20 cricket? Plus, the NPL T20 Blast and its African guests, Ireland Wolves’ upcoming visit, Zimbabwe Women’s breakthrough and Blessing Muzarabani’s SA20 move. Listen in and send us your predictions! Follow us on our socials on Linktree. Support us @buymeacoffee. Send us your messages to be featured @SpeakPipe.

Ryan Burl joins Jimmy and Josho for an honest look at the journey behind the big hits and match-winning spells. From growing up in Headlands and choosing cricket over squash to leaving university in England and battling the injuries that delayed his Zimbabwe debut, Burl reflects on the decisions and setbacks that shaped him. We revisit his unforgettable moments against Australia and Bangladesh, hear why he wishes he’d had more opportunities at the top of the order, and discuss his ambitions for Test cricket and the 2027 World Cup. Plus, Zimbabwe’s attacking mindset, finding room for his leg-spin and a quickfire finish. Follow us on our socials on @Linktree.Support us @buymeacoffee.Send us your messages to be featured @SpeakPipe.

Australia leave Harare with a 3-0 series win, but with plenty of takeaways to discuss. Josho and Jimmy sit with a week that asked the 50-over questions after Windhoek. Two results that looked ugly on paper. One finish that was anything but: Zimbabwe 271, Australia nine down, 27 still needed, a packed Harare Sports Club on its feet, and a one-wicket win with one ball to spare. We work through the series game by game — Newman Nyamhuri’s maiden ODI five-for, Brad Evans as the lead seamer, Craig Ervine’s 156, and Sikandar Raza’s 183 at 91, including an unbeaten 81 when the side needed it. Then the last over: Wesley Madhevere, Graeme Cremer unused, Saki’s press conference, and whether “he put his hand up” is good enough. Follow us on our socials on ⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠. Support us ⁠⁠⁠@buymeacoffee⁠⁠⁠. Send us your messages to be featured ⁠⁠⁠@SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠.

Following a mixed T20 series in Namibia — two victories over the hosts and three defeats to South Africa — Australia arrive in Harare for a three-match ODI series. We review the key takeaways from Windhoek, consider Zimbabwe’s likely XI in the absence of an official squad announcement, and set predictions for a contest that carries significant World Cup preparation value. We discuss team depth, selection questions, and whether Zimbabwe’s ODI side can produce competitive performances against one of the world’s strongest white-ball teams. Follow us on our socials on ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠. Support us ⁠⁠@buymeacoffee⁠⁠. Send us your messages to be featured ⁠⁠@SpeakPipe⁠⁠.

Zimbabwe head to Windhoek for the FNB T20 Tri-Series against Namibia and a second-string South Africa. Seven games, one ground, three 2027 World Cup co-hosts — and a format we didn’t ask for. Josh and Jimmy break down what this series is actually worth, why Namibia’s hosting moment matters, and why South Africa are here with Bjorn Fortuin as captain. Then the 15: Graeme Cremer’s return, Richard Ngarava’s absence, Kundai Matigimu’s jump into the squad, Ben Curran’s last look in T20s, and whether Dion Myers has earned another run. Plus the players who piled up domestic runs and still didn’t make the plane, our starting XI, and predictions for the week. Follow us on our socials on ⁠Linktree⁠. Support us ⁠@buymeacoffee⁠. Send us your messages to be featured ⁠@SpeakPipe⁠.

In his first-ever sit-down interview, Matthew Campbell joins the ZimCricketPod to tell the story behind one of the most exciting rises in Zimbabwean cricket. He reflects on growing up as the son of former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell, stepping away from cricket to pursue golf in America, and the decision that brought him home to build a professional cricket career. He takes us through his rapid progression from club cricket to the Southern Rocks, the consistency behind four first-class centuries in only 17 matches, and his brilliant 119 for Zimbabwe A in Bangladesh. We also discuss the growing calls for a national debut, dealing with expectations on social media, where he could fit into the Zimbabwe side and his ambitions for the 2027 World Cup. Follow us on our socials on Linktree.Support us @buymeacoffee.Send us your messages to be featured @SpeakPipe.

*RECORDED PRIOR TO INDIA SERIES* We have the priviledge of sitting down with Zimbabwe National Team Strength & Conditioning Coach, Curtly Diesel. Curtly takes us inside the inner workings of the Zimbabwe setup. We discuss the standards being built within the squad, the team's recent success against Bangladesh, the culture Justin Sammons and his coaching staff are creating, and what it takes to prepare international cricketers for the demands of modern cricket. Curtly also reflects on his move to Zimbabwe Cricket, the players who have impressed him most since arriving, the impact of working alongside legends like Courtney Walsh, and how the team is preparing for the challenges that lie ahead. If you've ever wondered what happens beyond the boundary rope to help Zimbabwe compete on the international stage, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Follow us on our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@buymeacoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Send us your messages to be featured ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Zimbabwe's T20I series against India is in the books, and Jimmy is joined by Dean du Plessis to break it all down. We dig into the standout performers who carried the team, the areas where Zimbabwe came up short, and the lessons that need to be taken into the upcoming tri-series against Namibia and South Africa. Dean also brings us inside his interview with Victor Nyauchi, unpacking Nyauchi's frank comments on the selectors and coaching setup, a conversation that's got Zimbabwe cricket talking. Follow us on our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@buymeacoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Send us your messages to be featured ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Zimbabwe close out the T20I series against Bangladesh: we break down the standout performers, the squad calls that need to be made before the India series, and all the chaos that unfolded along the way. Then we shift gears and preview the India series: who makes our lineup, and do we actually fancy our chances? All the takes, as always. Recorded prior to the official squad release for the India series. Follow us on our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support us ⁠⁠⁠⁠@buymeacoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. Send us your messages to be featured ⁠⁠⁠⁠@SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we dive deep into Zimbabwe's dominant two-one series victory over Bangladesh, spotlighting the players who stepped up when it mattered most, and those who'll be looking to bounce back in the upcoming T20I series. We analyse the standout performances, break down who struggled, and then look ahead to an exciting T20 series in Bulawayo. We were set to have Adam Theofilatos on the pod to discuss his insights, but technical gremlins got in the way. Don't worry though, we'll have him back on soon to continue the conversation! Follow us on our socials on ⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠. Support us ⁠⁠⁠@buymeacoffee⁠⁠⁠. Send us your messages to be featured ⁠⁠⁠@SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠.

Zimbabwe have just posted their biggest Test win in history — an innings-and-85-run demolition of Bangladesh in Harare — with Richard Ngarava nailing his first Test as captain and Innocent Kaia announcing himself with a maiden ton. We break down how it all unfolded and settle the score on our preview wildcards. We preview the three-match ODI series, unpack Ngarava's new white-ball captaincy and the returns of Kaia and Burl, and set the wildcards for round two. Follow us on our socials on ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠. Support us ⁠⁠@buymeacoffee⁠⁠. Send us your messages to be featured ⁠⁠@SpeakPipe⁠⁠.

The red ball is back. Zimbabwe host Bangladesh in a one-off Test at Harare Sports Club starting June 28 and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the first ball is bowled. We look at what Zimbabwe A's tour of Bangladesh actually told us, the context for both sides heading in, and a full squad reaction covering the big returns, the notable absence of Sikandar Raza. We finish with our predictions — breakout performers, flops, individual awards, a full Playing XI debate (four pacers or not?) and wildcard calls. Don't miss it. Follow us on our socials on ⁠Linktree⁠. Support us ⁠@buymeacoffee⁠. Send us your messages to be featured ⁠@SpeakPipe⁠.

This week on ZimCricketPod, we sat down with Tawanda Karasa of GrassRoots Cricket. It's one of those conversations that reminds you why cricket matters beyond the boundary rope. GrassRoots Cricket are doing extraordinary work: sending kit to homeless children in Zimbabwe's townships, flying Australian coaches over for grassroots clinics, and getting players into schools and disadvantaged communities where cricket might otherwise never reach. Tawanda walked us through all of it, and honestly, it was humbling to hear. These are people putting in real work, quietly, for kids who deserve every opportunity. We're proud to shine a light on what they're doing, and we're genuinely excited about what's ahead as we look to work more closely with them going forward. Give this one a listen. See their work at grassrootscricket.com.au.

We sit down with Graeme Cremer to unpack his return to the game and what still drives him at this stage of his career. He reflects on the highs and challenges of leading Zimbabwe as captain, how that responsibility shaped his growth as a cricketer, and what he’s learned along the way. Graeme also opens up about his current ambitions, what success looks like now, and the honest question every veteran faces — when is the right time to step away? Follow us on our socials on Linktree. Support us @buymeacoffee. Send us your messages to be featured @SpeakPipe.

In one of our most special episodes to date, we sit down with former-Zimbabwe bowling coach Steven Kirby, a county cricket stalwart, passionate coach, and one of the most genuine men the game has to offer. Steve takes us through a remarkable career in county cricket, the transition into coaching, and what drew him to Zimbabwe. We dive deep into his 18 months as bowling coach for Zimbabwe, the unforgettable highs of the 2022 T20 World Cup campaign, and the gut-wrenching heartbreak of the ODI qualifier defeat to Scotland in Bulawayo. But more than the results, this episode is about a man who bleeds cricket. Steve was honest, emotional, and refreshingly real, sharing his thoughts on where Zimbabwe cricket goes from here and why his belief in this team has never wavered. Follow us on ⁠@ZimCricketPod ⁠and send your messages at ⁠@SpeakPipe⁠. You can support us ⁠@Buymeacoffee⁠.