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Birmingham Review: South Africa

It was a dream preparation for the Commonwealth Games, facing off against the host nation in a series prior, yet it soon became a nightmare.

The perfect timing of a pre Games tour to England seemed like a good idea at the time but the events that followed were a nightmare.

July 4, 2022July 5, 2022 Rob Harvey 1321 Views 0 Comments Germany, Namibia

A three-nil result for Namibia over Germany’s Golden Eagles looked liked from the very first match the two teams played.

The Tanzanians cut such a decisive swathe through the tournament, finishing as champions and going undefeated.

June 22, 2022July 16, 2022 Rob Harvey 998 Views 0 Comments Kenya, Kwibuka

For the second time in succession Kenya has made it to the final, only to fall at the last hurdle, after having played excellent cricket.

June 21, 2022July 23, 2022 Rob Harvey 1082 Views 0 Comments Kwibuka, Uganda

Good. Could be Great. With arguably the best bowling attack on the African continent, Uganda were well into this competition

June 21, 2022July 22, 2022 Rob Harvey 1207 Views 0 Comments Kwibuka, Rwanda

For a team that was ranked 32nd in the world and sixth on the list or participants here, Rwanda finishing in fourth place was outstanding.

Nigeria followed their good form from the NCF Invitational at home earlier in the year and were for some observers a surprise packet.

June 20, 2022July 22, 2022 Rob Harvey 1287 Views 0 Comments Brazil, Kwibuka

If you were sending an ambassador anywhere to promote women’s cricket, then would surely select Brazil’s Roberta Avery as lead diplomat.

For one of Europe’s top Associate teams it was a difficult initiation to cricket in Africa. The team had only a single victory.