Zimbabwe announce new head coach for women’s team

At pathway level, the Board has retained Travor Garwe as Head Coach of the Zimbabwe Under-19 Women’s National Team, assisted by Nonhlanhla Kamuteku (Assistant Coach – Batting), Malcolm Chikuwa (Bowling Coach) and Susan Kudzibatira (Team Manager).

The Board also confirmed the composition of the Zimbabwe Women’s Selection Panel, with Julia Chibhabha retained as Convener alongside selectors Emily Jinjika and Thandowenkosi Mlilo, and Ishmael Senzere joining as the panel’s fourth member.

ZC Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani said the Board remained committed to building a sustainable high-performance environment for the women’s game: “Women’s cricket is entering an exciting new chapter in Zimbabwe following our admission into the ICC Women’s Championship and it is vital that we have the right people in place to guide that journey. Mark Coles brings extensive international coaching and high-performance experience, as well as a strong understanding of the demands of the women’s game. Together with the technical and support staff appointed across our senior and Under-19 structures, we believe he will help us build a competitive team and establish a clear pathway for sustained success. We are confident that this group will help Zimbabwe women’s cricket continue to grow and compete strongly on the international stage.”

Zimbabwe Senior Women’s National Team – Technical and Support Staff

• Mark Coles – Head Coach
• Rangarirai Manyande – Assistant Coach (Batting)
• Trevor Phiri – Fielding Coach
• Faith Dube – Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Farai Mabasa – Physiotherapist
• Keith Kulinga – Analyst
• Mary-Anne Musonda – Team Manager

Zimbabwe Under-19 Women’s National Team

• Travor Garwe – Head Coach
• Nonhlanhla Kamuteku – Assistant Coach (Batting)
• Malcolm Chikuwa – Bowling Coach
• Susan Kudzibatira – Team Manager

Women’s Selection Panel

• Julia Chibhabha – Convener
• Emily Jinjika – Selector
• Thandowenkosi Mlilo – Selector
• Ishmael Senzere – Selector