Henry Olonga being interviewed by Mike Coward at the LBW Trust annual dinner

Henry Olonga being interviewed by Mike Coward at the LBW Trust annual dinner on 30th January 2016. Henry shared his journey as a Zimbabwean cricketer, protesting against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, his life in exile and about calling Australia home.

[@hitman17011986]

When Coward met a Brave Man.. Nice to see.. Henry is just amazing!!

[@sandracoltorti2758]

So thrilled to hear that you have found a country that has welcomed you and applauds you for your talent and bravery. Forever in Zimbabwean hearts

[@rebeccaetsuro1285]

growing up as like normal girl in country of Zimbabwe .seeing black African playing cricket well known .at first i did not felll for his talent of cricket .l fell for his voice the massage in his songs motivated me l loved his music so touching hope to meet you in zim when all of us going back to our country keep it up son of the soil

[@matthewklim2387]

I like this bloke. he is well spoken and a highly intelligent person

[@AJ-ep9is]

What a brilliant, brilliant man. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@spye_8796]

Fascinating. Great watch

[@marcusjohnchama4999]

BORN IN ZAMBIA. WE ARE FROM THE SAME LAND BA HENRY...

[@tigersharma1443]

Henry u r a Hero..God bless You

[@sln7839]

Best memories of Olonga for Indians would be the 99 world cup game against India and in Sharjah where he got sachin out in the penultimate rubber game and got blasted in the final. Only mistake Zim made was to play him in the penultimate game. Had he played only in the final, he'd have taken India by surprise and may be zim might have won the trophy. He was a character and will be remembered for this enthusiastic bowling. He won the match for Zimbabwe against India in the 99 world cup. Great guy who will be remembered even though its a short career.

[@croxy57]

Olonga, you are inspirational. Zimbabwe needs people like you, but I know why you would rather live in Aus.

[@sln7839]

Exile in England is not that bad. i'd love such exile.

[@gauravkalra4]

What a man.. superb to hear him 👍

[@007view007]

90s kids will never forget Olonga

[@DhanadaKantaMishra]

What a fascinating story!

[@keanematenga5170]

Touching story....

[@davidmahlangu3238]

Come back home brother to our president plz we suffering here

[@PrateekSharmaTheKid]

What a legend

[@sln7839]

Music and dance are always in the genes of the Africans who are fun loving people.

[@sln7839]

Courageous man who took on a dictator.

[@PrateekSharmaTheKid]

I remember you for Sachin

[@allowah6]

The pronunciation Zimbuabwe instead of Zimbabwe by Mike Coward shits me.

[@anupnairp]

love you henry; from india .. and indian sachin fan. but i still think you embarassed him more than anybody. not just beating him. but all. its not about your celebration, I guess the problem was that perhaps indian misunderstood you guys as minnows and especially you. that shook them. sachin is guru for me, but I dont have any shame in telling that was the the only time i was impressed by a bowler. and you are like sachin, humility. you will always be respected by indians. even sachin couldnt connect you well. he did connect P strang well, well.. its debatable.. but i think he was just unnecessarily angry with you :) and he didnt connect you , but got over with you sure. i will never call it his perfect 100, though he mentally beat you. unfortunate in all senses. lucks. it would have been otherwise if it was your day. so good luck bro from india. love you

[@sln7839]

Henry would make a good commentator. Channel 9 should sign him up. He's got a great flow.

[@viklondon3466]

ZimbWabwe.. shiyit.. thus white man tryin too hard.