Nyasha Chari (born 10 October 1980) is a Zimbabwean former
cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The batting side scores runs by striki ...
er.
He played eleven
first-class matches between 2000 and 2008.
Career
Chari was introduced to
cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The batting side scores runs by striki ...
at St Aiden's Primary School by coach Henry Motsi.
His impressive all-rounder abilities secured him a scholarship to
Prince Edward School
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. Notable performances during a school tour to England further established his potential.
His cricketing journey includes representing the national Under-15 team, playing for Mashonaland age-group teams, and involvement with clubs such as
Old Hararians Sports Club.
Chari's first-class debut with the
CFX Academy
The CFX Academy cricket team was a first-class cricket team representing the Zimbabwe's cricket academy in the country's domestic cricket competitions. They competed in the Logan Cup from 1999 until 2002. The club played their home matches at the ...
against Midlands was marked by a wicket with his fourth ball.
Having trained at the MRF Pace Foundation under
Dennis Lillee
Dennis Keith Lillee, (born 18 July 1949) is Australian retired cricketer rated as the "outstanding fast bowler of his generation". , Chari was primarily an in-swing bowler, who was also skilled in front-foot driving and cutting when batting.
Chari, a devout Christian, also attributes his success to his faith.
See also
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CFX Academy cricket team
References
External links
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1980 births
Living people
Zimbabwean cricketers
CFX Academy cricketers
Mashonaland cricketers
Midlands cricketers
Northerns (Zimbabwe) cricketers
Cricketers from Harare
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