Henry Olonga
Zimbabwean cricketer · Zambia · On the map · Athletes · Born 1976 · age 50
Henry Khaaba Olonga is a Zimbabwean former cricketer who played Test and One Day International cricket for Zimbabwe. In domestic first-class cricket in Zimbabwe, Olonga played for Matabeleland, Mashonaland and Manicaland.
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Heath Streak Teammate at Matabeleland cricket team, 1994-1999- Mark Dekker Teammate at Matabeleland cricket team, 1993-1998
Andy Flower Teammate at Zimbabwe national team, 1995-2002
Grant Flower Teammate at Zimbabwe national team, 1995-2002- Alistair Campbell Teammate at Zimbabwe national team, 1995-2002
- Craig Wishart Teammate at Zimbabwe national team, 1995-2002
- Paul Strang Teammate at Zimbabwe national team, 1995-2001
- Adam Huckle Teammate at Matabeleland cricket team, 1997-1999
- Bryan Strang Teammate at Zimbabwe national team, 1995-2001
- Guy Whittall Teammate at Zimbabwe national team, 1995-2002
- Stuart Carlisle Teammate at Zimbabwe national team, 1995-2002
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When he made his Test debut in January 1995, he was the first black cricketer and the youngest person to play for Zimbabwe. He was a regular member of the Zimbabwe team from 1996 to 2003, playing in the World Cup in 1996, 1999 and 2003. During his playing days, he formed a rivalry against former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar whenever Zimbabwe and India played against each other in international cricket.