Two local cricket legends finally got their names etched into history at Highfield. Takashinga Cricket Club just slapped the monikers of founders Emmanuel Dube and Elvis Sembezeya onto the bowling ends at their home ground. The clubhouse side belongs to Dube, while the opposite direction bears Sembezeya's tag. This tribute happened on Thursday, right before the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup opener between Zimbabwe and Scotland got washed out due to rain.
Managing Director Givemore Makoni insisted this move preserves the culture since these guys grinded when nobody cared. He wants every kid steaming in to bowl to recognize the trailblazers who built the place. Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani called the spot a prime example of community strength. Tournament Director Hamilton Masakadza led the proceedings and noted how the club’s narrative fits the global stage.
A heavy crew of active and retired stars showed up to pay respects. Icons like Tatenda Taibu and Elton Chigumbura stood alongside current heavy hitters Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani. Dube and Sembezeya were not just suits; they were talented seamers who doubled as administrators to shape the organization. Their dual grind laid the groundwork for long-term victories.
Dube felt overwhelmed when he heard the news and called it a dream come true to see his people thrive. He urged the youth to love and trust their peers. Sembezeya admitted he initially thought the idea was just drunk chatter until the ceremony started. He said watching the venue evolve from a township project to hosting international games feels priceless.
Managing Director Givemore Makoni insisted this move preserves the culture since these guys grinded when nobody cared. He wants every kid steaming in to bowl to recognize the trailblazers who built the place. Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani called the spot a prime example of community strength. Tournament Director Hamilton Masakadza led the proceedings and noted how the club’s narrative fits the global stage.
A heavy crew of active and retired stars showed up to pay respects. Icons like Tatenda Taibu and Elton Chigumbura stood alongside current heavy hitters Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani. Dube and Sembezeya were not just suits; they were talented seamers who doubled as administrators to shape the organization. Their dual grind laid the groundwork for long-term victories.
Dube felt overwhelmed when he heard the news and called it a dream come true to see his people thrive. He urged the youth to love and trust their peers. Sembezeya admitted he initially thought the idea was just drunk chatter until the ceremony started. He said watching the venue evolve from a township project to hosting international games feels priceless.
