Former Zimbabwe cricketer Mohammed Meman passes away at 73
Mohammed Ahmed Meman, known fondly as Babu, former Zimbabwe off-spinner and team manager, died at 73 in Leicester following a period of illness.
"Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has learnt with great shock and sadness of the death of former Zimbabwe international cricketer and national team manager Mohammed Ahmed Meman," Zimbabwe Cricket said in a press release.
Meman played one One-Day International match for Zimbabwe against India during the 1987 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, scoring 19 runs.
He showcased his all-round abilities while playing for Shropshire in England's Minor Counties Championship from 1977 to 1980, scoring 888 runs with two centuries and taking 55 wickets in 32 matches.
As Zimbabwe's national team manager from 1992 to 2006, Meman guided the team during its early Test cricket years and later served as a selector.
"ZC is deeply grateful for Babu's enduring contributions to cricket in our country, both on and off the field. His passion, humility and dedication will always be remembered by those who had the privilege of working with him," Zimbabwe Cricket said in a press release.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, Aisha, and children - Iqbal, Fazila and Sadiya - as well as to his extended family, friends and all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace," ZC concluded.
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