The Clubhouse End Podcast

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A podcast focused on Zimbabwean cricket. Hosted by Larry Kwirirayi

Ep 69 - Zim-Afghan first ODI washout: Ben Curran and Newman Nyamhuri handed debuts
12/18/2024

Larry Kwirirayi and Darlington Matambanadzo chew over the first ODI which was washed, what to expect from debutants Ben Curran and Newman Nyamhuri and more.

Produced and edited by Larry Kwirirayi for 3mob Radio. Published by Three Men On a Boat


Ep 68 - Gritty Bennett, Myers shows class and Gwandu has some improvements
12/12/2024

Larry Kwirirayi and Darlington Matambanadzo react to Zimbabwe's win over Afghanistan in the first T20I

Produced and edited by Larry Kwirirayi for #3mobRadio, published by Three Men on a Boat.


Ep 67 - #ZIMvPAK Review - Why the 57-all-out may have been necessary for this Zimbabwe team
12/09/2024

Larry Kwirirayi and Darlington Matambanadzo have a chat at the end of the white-ball series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan, won 2-1 each by the latter. They look at the improvements in the Zim side, what needs to be worked on, and how this loss could be good for Zimbabwe.

Produced by Larry Kwirirayi for 3mobRadio and published by Three Men On a Boat


Ep 66: A reason to hope or a one-off as Zimbabwe beat Pakistan - with Darlington Matambanadzo
11/25/2024

Larry Kwirirayi and Darlington Matambanadzo chat after Zimbabwe's historic ODI win over Pakistan at Queen's Sports Club. They discuss the good points and what needs to be worked on for Zimbabwe.

Produced and edited by Larry Kwirirayi


Ep 65 - Sikandar Series Part 5 - Zimbabwe style of play and life after cricket
11/13/2024

In the final episode of the Sikandar Series, Raza shares his thoughts on Zimbabwe’s style of and life after cricket. A powerful wrap-up to the series, this episode is a must-listen for fans eager to see where Raza’s journey leads next!

Produced and Presented by Larry Kwirirayi


Ep 64 - Sikandar Series Part 4 - Raza on his Test future
11/12/2024

In Part 4 of the Sikandar Series, Sikandar reflects on his own future in Test cricket. With honesty and insight, he discusses his goals, the challenges he faces, and what continuing to play the longest format means to him personally and professionally.

Produced and Presented by Larry Kwirirayi


Ep 63 - Sikandar Series Part 3 - Taking responsibility for his actions, leading a young team
11/11/2024

In Part 3, Sikandar Raza shares his thoughts on taking ownership of his decisions for better or worse, including touching moments from the Qualifier failures and that big moment at Zim Afro T10 season 2. He also talks guiding young players and supporting teammates.

Presented and produced by Larry Kwirirayi


Ep 62 - Sikandar Series Part 2 - Picking National Team Players & the NPL question
11/08/2024

In Episode 2 of the Sikandar Series, Sikandar dives into one of Zimbabwean cricket’s biggest questions – how are players chosen for the national team? We discuss the National Premier League's level. and the relationship between him, the head coach and the chief selector. Insightful, thought-provoking, and essential listening for fans of Zimbabwean cricket!


Ep 61 - Sikandar Series Part 1 - Playing for Zimbabwe
11/07/2024

In the debut of the Sikandar Series, Raza shares what it truly means for him to represent Zimbabwe and the challenges which come with social media criticism. Join us as he reflects on the pride, challenges, and journey of playing for his country on the global stage.

Presented & Produced by Larry Kwirirayi


Ep 60 - Zim Men's National Team: What It Takes To Get In Ahead of a Big International Calendar
10/31/2024

In this episode, hosts Larry Kwirirayi, Darlington Matambanadzo, Tinashe Chimbambo and Eli Tamirepi dive into what it will take to get into Zimbabwe’s Men’s National Cricket Team. With a packed international calendar on the horizon, they explore what selectors may be looking for, the intense competition among emerging players, and the skills and dedication needed to make the squad. Join the discussion on what it really takes to earn a spot on the national team and get ready for the exciting season ahead!

Produced by Larry Kwirirayi


Ep 59 - What next for the Zimbabwe Women's team with FTP fast approaching?
10/30/2024

Larry Kwirirayi is joined by Eli Tamirepi, Darlington Matambanadzo and Tinashe Chimbambo for this episode focused on the Zimbabwe Women. What next for the Zimbabwe Women's team with FTP fast approaching? What is the path for development?

Produced by Larry Kwirirayi


Ep 58 - T20 World Cup Qualifier B preview, what Zimbabwe need to do now and forward
10/18/2024

Larry Kwirirayi is joined by first class cricketers Darlington Matambanadzo and Tinashe Chimbambo to talk about Zimbabwe's participation at the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 sub-regional qualifier B in Kenya. The examine how they got to that lower level and what could be done. They also look at the tactics to be employed there.

Produced and edited by Larry Kwirirayi for #3mobRadio. Published by Three Men On a Boat.


Ep 57 - Zimbabwe men's cricket convener explains national team selection policy and process
10/07/2024

Ina nan exclusive interview with Larry Kwirirayi, Zimbabwe men's national cricket team convener explains how the selection works. This includes the direction the team is going, why some have been excluded, the NPL as a factor in selection and how much the head coach has a say. All this and more.


Ep 56 - Zimbabwe need to be smarter against India in the T20I series
07/09/2024

In this episode, Larry Kwirirayi chats with Eli Tamirepi about the dramatic T20I series between Zimbabwe and India. They look at what went well and what can be improved. Also the debate on whether changes should be made to the team.


Ep 55 - Zimbabwe Women off to T20 CWC Qualifier and the Head Coach Chawaguta speaks
04/16/2024

Zimbabwe Women are having a go at qualifying for their first ever world cup. That is the objective of their head coach Walter Chawaguta who spoke exclusively to Larry Kwirirayi on the even of their departure for the UAE to take part in the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup Qualifier Global 2024.


Ep 54 - Dirk Viljoen on Zimbabwe cricket Under-17 week, grassroots and pathway development
04/11/2024

Larry Kwirirayi talks to Zimbabwe Cricket General Manager (Cricket Affairs) as he talks about the current Under-17 week, getting more cricket played at lower level, grassroots development, pathways to higher levels. All this and more


Ep 53 - Zimbabwe Men's Under-25 cricket performance at the African Games ft Master Eli
04/03/2024

Larry Kwirirayi is joined by Master Eli as they review the Zimbabwe men's under-25 cricket performance at the African Games where they won the Gold Medal. Noted are Elton Chigumbura's coach, Clive Madande's captaincy and the energy the team had among others. In partnership with SkyNash.


Ep 52 - Zimbabwe Women cricket Gold Medal performance at the African Games ft Master Eli
04/02/2024

The first of two episodes covering Zimbabwe's cricket performances at the African Games. The first sees Larry Kwirirayi speaking to Master Eli about how the women got to their wins, the team make-up and what this does for the development of the women's game in the country. Thanks to SkyNash for partnering


Ep 51 - Zimbabwe Women cricket coach Walter Chawaguta speaks on Gold Medal win
03/14/2024

Zimbabwe Women cricket coach Walter Chawaguta speaks to Larry Kwirirayi after his side's historic Gold Medal win at the African Games on Tuesday.


Ep 50 - ZC chairman Mukuhlani speaks commitment to red-ball cricket, Improved domestic quality
03/06/2024

Larry Kwirirayi speaks to Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Hon Tavengwa Mukuhlani on the just ended domestic season, improvement in performance , plans for the year and commitment to red-ball cricket. Brought to you in partnership with Skynash.


Ep 49 - Chat with Durham Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach Sam Clark on how they prepare for a season
03/05/2024

Larry Kwirirayi had a quick sit-down with Durham's lead strength and conditioning coach Sam Clark at Harare Sports Club. He shares how they prepare for a season, keeping in shape and what coming to Zimbabwe does for all of that. Episode in partnership with Skynash.


Ep 48 - Zim v SL T20I preview, Building the next Zim player and Richard Ngarava ft Stan and Darlington
01/13/2024

Larry Kwirirayi is joined by cricket commentators Stan Chioza and Darlington Matambanadzo. They talk about what has been an issue with Zimbabwe's ODI form which has seen them winless in 8. Also what needs to be done to build the next international cricketer as well as Richard Ngarava's form.


Ep 47 - The Johnathan Campbell interview. Does he feel he is ready?
01/09/2024

Johnathan Campbell scored 194 and 139 in a recent first-class match, for a total of 333 runs in the match. Only Andy Flower, in a Test match against South Africa, and Sean Ervine have ever exceeded that figure for any Zimbabwean team in a first-class match. Larry Kwirirayi talks him through it and asks if he is ready for the big time.


Ep 46 - Dave Houghton, What next at ZC and Johnathan Campbell
01/06/2024

In the first episode of the year, Larry Kwirirayi does a quick catch-up on Dave Houghton, What ZC can focus on next, the Johnathan Campbell, the current tour of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe Women's next matches.


Ep 45 - NPL T20 Blast final preview ft Darlington Matambanadzo and TC
10/14/2023

Takashinga 2 and Uprising meet in the final of the NPL T20 Blast at Harare Sports Club. Larry Kwirirayi is joined by Darlington Matambanadzo and TC to talk about the season so far and what they expect for the final.


Ep 44 - Interview with Zim Afro T10 chairman Mulk on partnerships to help develop cricket in Zimbabwe
07/20/2023

Larry Kwirirayi speaks to Zim Afro T10 chairman Shaji Ul Mulk on the partnership with Zimbabwe Cricket and Lahore Qalandars to unearth new talent in the southern African nation.


EP 43 - Qualifier 2023, future plans, development, preps for more ICC events etc with ZC Chairman Tavengwa Mukhuhlani
07/11/2023

Larry Kwirirayi had an exclusive chat with Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukhuhlani after the country successfully hosted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier recently. He talked about future plans, development, preps for hosting confirmed ICC events and Sean Williams. All this and more.


Ep 42 - Joylord Gumbie, Sikandar Raza and How to spot talent with Elton Chigumbura
06/27/2023

Larry Kwirirayi is joined by former Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura as he talks about Joylord Gumbie (who he coached on a tour of India this year), Sikandar Raza going after his record and how to spot a great talent. All this and more


Ep 41 - Qualifier tournament Director Hamilton Masakadza speaks benefits of hosting, security issues, Zimbabwe chances
06/23/2023

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 tournament director Hamilton Masakadza joins Larry Kwirirayi to outline the benefits of hosting, present and legacy, what is being done for more security as the game grows and Zimbabwe's chances of winning.


Ep 40 - ICC Senior TV Director talks Production, Zim benfits & That Cameron Green WTC Final moment
06/21/2023

Larry Kwirirayi talks exclusively to the ICC's Senior TV Director Gavin Scovell. He talks about how production works, the benefits to Zimbabwe employment with 40% of crew from the country for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023, and that Cameron Green moment during World Test Championship Final for which he was the director. All this and more.


Ep 39 - ICC Men's CWC Qualifier Preview as Andrew Leonard backs the Associates especially Nepal
06/17/2023

Larry Kwirirayi is joined by commentator and Associate cricket expert Andrew Leonard as they talk about the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023. He backs Nepal to do well and Associates to spring surprises. All this and more


Ep 38 - Zimbabwe Qualifier squad reaction, surprises and more ft Darlington Matambanadzo
06/05/2023

Zimbabwe have announced their squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 set for 18 June to 9 July 2023. Darlington Matambanadzo joins Larry Kwirirayi to unpack it.


Ep 37 - Probable Zimbabwe 15 with Darlington Matambanadzo
05/30/2023

Former first-class cricketer and now commentator Darlington Matambanadzo shares his probable 15 for Zimbabwe's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, and Larry Kwirirayi reacts,


Ep 36 - Zimbabwe Qualifier preps and chances, Players to watch out for ft Vusi Sibanda
05/29/2023

Former Zimbabwe opener Vusi Sibanda joins Larry Kwirirayi to talk about Zimbabwe's Qualifier preps, their chances, the young players he has spotted, what they need to work on, getting the entertainment in cricket and more.


Ep 35 - Building winning cultures in teams, with Chamu Chibhabha & Darlington Matambanadzo
05/26/2023

Larry Kwirirayi is joined by former Zimbabwe captain Chamu Chibhabha and former first-class cricketer Darlington Matambanadzo. They discuss building winning cultures in teams on the back Chamu leading Eagles to T20 Cup and Logan Cup championship last season. All this and more...


Ep 34 - Reaction to Qualifier draw and Schedule, Gumbie, Ervine tons, dropped catches
05/24/2023

Larry Kwirirayi is joined by former first-class cricketer Darlington Matambanadzo to talk abou the Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier draw and schedule and what it means for Zimbabwe. Also the Joylord Gumbie and Craig Ervine tons against the Pakistan Shaheens, plus the dropped catches.


Ep 33 - Zimbabwe Select loss lessons, Bowling depth, Injury scares ft Prosper Tsvanhu
05/22/2023

Prosper Tsvanhu joins Larry Kwirirayi to discuss Zimbabwe Select's close loss to the Pakistan Shaheens, the worry about bowling, Chatara from and the injury scare to Sean Williams.


Ep 32 - Chatara, Muzarabani bowling & Burl, Madande runs
05/21/2023

Darlington Matambanadzo joins Larry Kwirirayi to talk about the bowling by Tendai Chatara and Blessing Muzarabani, plus the runs in the from Ryan Burl with Clive Madande in the Zimbabwe Select matches against the Pakistan Shaheens


Ep 31- Ballance replacement, Wellington Masakadza Captaincy, Pre-Qualifiers ft Darlington Matambanadzo
05/16/2023

Larry Kwiirirayi is joined by former first class cricketer Darlington Matambanadzo to preview the Zimbabwe Select series against Pakistan Shaheens including the Gary Ballance replacement, Wellington Masakadza captaincy and more


Ep 30 - Gumbie, Myers, Qualifier build-up, Kelis Ndhlovu, Women development ft Stan Chioza
05/10/2023

On this episode of the Clubhouse End Podcast, Larry Kwirirayi is joined by Stan Chioza to discuss Joylord Gumbie's century against Pakistan Shaheens, Dion Myers, Selection, a quick buildup to the Qualifier, Kelis Ndhlovu and Women's cricket development in Zimbabwe.