Innocent Chinyoka (born 21 June 1982) is a Zimbabwean former

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er who played for

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Career

Chinyoka cricket career began in Harare's David Livingstone Primary School, extending through Allan Wilson High School and culminating at the Uprising club. After a cricket stint in

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in 2000, Chinyoka returned to Zimbabwe, scoring personal bests and securing a spot in the

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. Known for his adept batting and fielding, Chinyoka credits his mother's support and player-coach Claudius Mukandiwa for his professional growth.

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* 1982 births Living people Zimbabwean cricketers CFX Academy cricketers Mashonaland Eagles cricketers Cricketers from Harare {{Zimbabwe-cricket-bio-stub