The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the Governing body for cricket in the world. So to be recognised by such a body is a huge deal. It would mean that one has surpassed all other cricket players in the whole world.
The body has what is known as the ICC Hall of Fame where they recognise the achievements of cricket legends in the world. Zimbabwe had never had a player to feature in the hall of fame since its introduction in 2009. This changed in June 2021 as Zimbabwean cricket star Andy Flowers, was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
Andy Flower, the former world number 1 batsman played 63 Tests, scoring 4 794 runs at 51.54, took 151 catches with nine stumpings as a wicketkeeper batsman.
Last year, 2020, the star was appointed as head coach for Multan Sultans, St Lucia Zouks and as Assistant coach for Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League. The following year, on 22 December 2011, he was awarded the 2011 Coach of the Year in the BBC Sports Personality of the year awards.
Considering his achievements, it probably didn’t come as much of a surprise that Flower was featured on the ICC Hall of Fame.
It is noteworthy that a Zimbabwean is flying the nation’s flag high in the field of cricket. Perhaps more talent would be unleashed if more support was given to the nation’s team and they didn’t have to rely on hand-outs.
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