Banned From World Cricket. Banned Its Own People. | Zimbabwe Part 1

Zimbabwean cricket isn’t just a story of the 1990s triumphs, it is a machine forged in a deep, hidden history of colonial and minority struggles.

In this episode of Cricktake, we break down the unknown stories that defined the early game - the shadow leagues, the forgotten legends, and the structural blueprints that set the stage for independent Zimbabwe's rise.

00:00 - Introduction: The Colonial Era
02:03 - The Currie Cup Furnace
03:34 - Shadow Minority Leagues
05:20 - Duncan Fletcher’s Blueprints
06:37 - Football & Athletics Ecosystems
09:24 - The Indian Diaspora Influx
13:48 - The Oriental Cricket Club
15:45 - Segregated Club Realities
20:15 - The Ramabhai Trophy
23:16 - The 1959 Sunrise Club Split
28:17 - UDI & Global Isolation
35:06 - Systemic Facility Divides
37:21 - Lancaster House & Mugabe
39:06 - ICC Membership & Outro

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