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IOL News
7 days ago
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- IOL News
Zimbabwe's Kundai Matigimu punished for throwing the ball at Proteas' Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Proteas' batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius has had X-rays on his hand after Zimbabwe's fast bowler Kundai Matigimu threw the ball against his hand. Picture: Cricket South Africa Zimbabwe's fast bowler Kundai Matigimu has been fined 15% of his match fee after throwing the ball at Proteas' batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius in the second Test at Queen's Sports Club in Bulawayo. Matigimu, who was making his Test debut, was found guilty of inappropriate behaviour on the field after the incident transpired during the 72nd over of Proteas' first innings. The throw struck Pretorius on the wrist at a dangerously close range. On-field umpires Richard Illingworth and Jayaraman Madanagopal, third umpire Langton Rusere and fourth umpire Forster Mutizwa levelled the charge. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.
Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Zimbabwe pacer Matigimu punished for dangerous play against Proteas
Matigimu breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. Zimbabwe pacer Kundai Matigimu has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for throwing the ball in an "inappropriate and dangerous" manner during the opening day of the ongoing second Test against South Africa here. The incident occurred during the 72nd over of South Africa's first innings, when Matigimu fielded a ball in his follow-through and threw it at batter Lhuan-de Pretorius, hitting him on the wrist at close range. Matigimu breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. It pertains to "throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an International Match," the ICC said in media release. The pacer admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Ranjan Madugalle, and there was no formal hearing. This was the Zimbabwean's first offence within a 24-month period. South Africa are in complete control of the proceedings after skipper Wiaan Mulder made an unbeaten 367 in their first innings total of 626/5 declared. Zimbabwe are staring at an innings defeat after being forced to follow-on. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Zimbabwe pacer fined, handed demerit point for dangerous throw at Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Zimbabwe pacer, Kundai Matigimu, was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point after his inappropriate and dangerous conduct during the opening day of the second Test against South Africa in Bulawayo on Monday, July had thrown the ball dangerously at Lhuan-dre Pretorious when the latter was out in the middle to bat. He threw the ball at his wrist despite being in close proximity. The batter had not taken the field as well following the end of South Africa's batting innings for a brief period as well due to the breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Pretorius has sustained a soft tissue injury to his right wrist after being struck by a throw yesterdayX-rays have revealed no fractureHe won't field in the next innings, but will be available to bat if there is another batting innings for the Proteas Werner (@Werries_) July 7, 2025 It pertains to "throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an International Match," the ICC said in media pacer admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by the match referee, Ranjan Africa holds complete control in the second Test after Wiaan Mulder scored an iconic 367 in the first innings. Despite the 400-run record being there for the taking, the South African captain did not want to break the record, respecting the West Indies legend's historic achievement. In addition, this was also Mulder's first game as a Test captain. He took on the role after Keshav Maharaj was ruled out of the match due to an injury. He took responsibility with both hands and produced a magical display that will be remembered in South Africa's cricketing history for a long Africa ended up declaring at 626/5. Prenelan Subrayen, who was handed the debut, went on to take four wickets to help bundle Zimbabwe out for just 170 in the first innings as the visitors enforced the follow-on. They ended the second day's play at 51/1 and the hosts are staring at an innings defeat.- Ends
The Herald
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Hamstring injury rules Bavuma out of Proteas' Zimbabwe Tests
Reuters reports that Zimbabwe have included uncapped seamer Kundai Matigimu in their 16-player squad for the series. Matigimu, 27, earns a maiden call-up with Richard Ngarava unavailable due to a back injury. Batter Ben Curran is also out with a fractured finger. Prince Masvaure and Takudzwanashe Kaitano are back in the squad to bolster the batting, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa also earns a recall. The team will be led by captain Craig Ervine. The first Test will be played from June 28 to July 2 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, with the second from July 6 to 10. Zimbabwe squad Craig Ervine (capt), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wesley Madhevere, Clive Madande, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch and Sean Williams Proteas squad David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj (capt), Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dré Pretorious, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne, Codi Yusuf
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Zimbabwe squad for South Africa Test series: Uncapped seamer Kundai Matigimu called up, Ervine to lead
Zimbabwe has included uncapped seamer Kundai Matigimu in its 16-player squad for the two-Test series with newly crowned world champion South Africa starting on June 28 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Matigimu, 27, earns a maiden call-up with Richard Ngarava unavailable due to a back injury. Batter Ben Curran is also out with a fractured finger. ALSO READ: Tendulkar-Anderson trophy: Reached out to Pataudi family to ensure his legacy will remain, says Sachin Tendulkar Prince Masvaure and Takudzwanashe Kaitano are back in the squad to bolster the batting, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa also earns a recall. The team will be led by captain Craig Ervine. The first Test will be played from June 28-July 2, with the second also in Bulawayo from July 6-10. Full squad Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wesley Madhevere, Clive Madande, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch and Sean Williams.
