Takashinga Cricket Club has reinforced its reputation as one of Zimbabwe cricket’s leading talent development centres after unveiling an extensive list of coaching and managerial appointments across its senior, junior and girls’ teams.
The Highfield-based club confirmed former Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura as the new head coach of Uhuru Cricket Club, underlining Takashinga’s commitment to strengthening leadership within its development structures.
Chigumbura joins Uhuru after a successful stint with Takashinga 2, where he guided the side to National Premier League success while helping nurture several emerging players. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the club’s pathway for young cricketers seeking to break into elite-level competition.
The former Zimbabwe all-rounder remains one of the country’s most respected cricket figures following an international career spanning nearly two decades.
Renowned for his powerful batting and dependable medium pace, Chigumbura captained Zimbabwe in all formats and played more than 200 One-Day Internationals for the Chevrons.
Takashinga also appointed Erick Chauluka as overall head coach. He will work closely with Takashinga 1 alongside assistant coach Stuart Matsikenyere and team manager Keith Kulinga.
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Takashinga 2 will be led by head coach Nobert Manyande and assistant coach Ngonidzashe Mutasa, with T Muchochoma serving as team manager.
At Uhuru, Chigumbura will be assisted by Nigel Mupurura, while former Zimbabwe international Chamu Chibhabha takes up the role of team manager.
The restructuring extends across the club’s junior structures, reflecting Takashinga’s continued long-term investment in grassroots cricket development.
In the Under-17 boys’ category, Tapiwa Mufudza and Chibhabha will lead Takashinga 1, while Chigumbura and Brian Majoka take charge of Takashinga 2. Bernard Mlambo and K Jena have been appointed to coach the Under-15 Takashinga 1 side, with Keith Kulinga and Baxon Gopito overseeing Takashinga 2.
The Under-13 teams will be coached by Isiah Makiyi and T Jani for Takashinga 1, while Mupurura and Mutasa will guide Takashinga 2.
Takashinga also maintained a strong focus on women’s cricket development. Nonhlanhla Nyathi and A Marongwe were appointed coaches for the Under-17 Takashinga 1 girls’ side, while Precious Marange and T Mukweva will oversee Takashinga 2.
Susan Kudzibatira and B Mangachena will guide the Under-15 Takashinga 1 team, with Trevor Garwe and H Muchawurawa taking charge of Takashinga 2.
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