ZIMBABWE’S Test win over Bangladesh has won the admiration of the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry
who hailed the team for showing a strong spirit under difficult circumstances.
The Chevrons on Tuesday surprised everyone including themselves when they wrapped up the first Test against the Tigers with a day and half to spare in what was to be their first win in 17 years in the longer version of the game away from home.
Zimbabwe usually do not get opportunities to play Test matches and as a result not many have given them the chance in this version of
the game.
But they had the whole world marvelling after posting a 151-run win over Bangladesh in Sylhet. Coventry yesterday joined in
singing praises for the team.
“I think I am extremely proud of them. They have been working hard, the players have been working hard, they have been hungry for success. After not qualifying for the World Cup, the players have been working
extremely hard.
“I am joining the rest of the nation in being proud of them. I hope the success continues.
“I spoke to Brendan Taylor a while ago and the team is very excited and very proud.
Hopefully they are going to feed-off the energy for the remainder of the year,” said Coventry. Daily News