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Tinotenda Mawoyo talks about cricket politics and development In Zimbabwe

Tinotenda Mawoyo plays a shot against Sri Lanka

Can you give some insight as to the playing opportunities for those who haven't broken into the franchise system? - Ming

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Around the Ground Report - Eagles vs Mountaineers Logan Cup, MSC 2011

The Motoring club next door wasn’t fairing that well either

Part of the range of mountains surrounding Mutare

Shingi Masakadza, one of Mountaineers strike bolwers

Students from Mutare Polytechnic practising in the nets

On the boundary with the 'Mountaineers' text on the embankment

Mountaineers merchandise might not have been available at the ground but, I came across plenty of hats, jerseys, water bottles etc in most parts of Mutare carrying the Mountaineers logo. I have to admit the kit and promotional wear combination were on point and the guys look sleek, which gives a consistent and professional look to the team.

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Around The Ground Report - Mountaineers vs. Eagles Pro50, MSC 2011

Finally got to see Tendai Chatara in action for the first time

The scorers cabin with a big Mountaineers banner

I notice the clock atop the club house and remember the time when we played here, there was a prize for hitting that clock- a prize which nobody ever claimed

The Mountaineers supporters’ distinctly colour coded seating arrangements - a microcosmic mimic of race relations in Zimbabwean society perhaps?

As Liam Dawson walks past the entertainment centre, I start to think… it would be nice for the Deejays to also announce the batsmen coming to the crease.

Natsai Mushangwe is one of the two No.13s playing in the team. Is this why the Mounts have had such a bad run lately?

Former Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura prepares to play a shot.

Young supporters from Sheni Primary school in Dangamvura. There was no cricket in Dangamvura when I was growing up so ZC must be doing something right

However, only two lone Zimbabwe Cricket Jerseys pretty much sum up ZCs marketing strategy.

Stuart Matsikinyire congratulated by his team mates after scoring his first list A century

A camera records the day’s play at the top of the side screen

It was nice to be back at Mutare Sports club after almost 12 years. The setting of the ground still as beautiful as ever with the mountains in the background. Besides the addition of nets, not much development had taken place here.

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