When a strip of black tape leads to death threats and exile

This could be most courageous and awe-inspiring cricket story you'll ever learn about. This video on Andy Flower and Henry Olonga's protest against the Mugabe regime in Zimbabwe, dives into why these men put their lives and cricket livelihoods on the line for a cause greater than themselves, and the price that they paid for it. All of which was going on during Zimbabwe's first time co-hosting a Cricket World Cup in 2003.
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[@archanachandra4658]

Man this is the best channel to learn about cricket related stories

[@sushovanmondal4746]

he is a gem 💎 to preserve

[@NewWorldCricket]

Agree

[@nazalmoideen]

It's great. But check out Jarrod kimber as well

[@archanachandra4658]

@@nazalmoideen yeah Jarrod is great I am subbed to him too

[@Kahtilik]

i've meet henry olonga he is a really nice man and goes to my church

[@beaucooling4323]

hes a great man hey, very grateful ive got him as a cousin

[@melchurmoreau5677]

Mugabe's the one caused Henry not going further in cricket, this young man was heading to be a brilliant fast bowler, Henry i remember you very well, have a great life where ever you are!!!!

[@danieltapera]

Thank you for taking the time to put our story out there. As a Zimbabwean myself and an avid supporter of cricket at the time, albeit little, I love this piece. It has taken me down memory lane and opened some deep sitted emotions. It's crazy how traumatised most of us are who grew up at that time. I remember this team and how feared and respected we were then. We were so decent. True, power corrupts and absolute power absolutely. Self obsessed knuckleheads at the top who didn't realise how far up their heads were in their behinds. They not only destroyed the core of our team but every other thing in the country. People lost their hearts, belonging, future, dreams, friends, family, identity, rights...😢😢. Thank you for taking the time to focus on Zimbabwe. I guess I will always have a soft spot for my homeland. Though, honestly, it's not always in one's best interests to identify as one abroad. Such has been the damage to our reputation. At this point I don't pray nor wish for anything. Let life take its course and the universe knows better.

[@rohandante]

Have you settled in another country ? Asking out of curiosity.

[@danieltapera]

@@rohandante I have been living in a foreign country for some time now. Can't really say that I've settled down, but something close to it.

[@6ixandout]

🙏

[@Zambezi69]

Well said Go🇿🇼

[@anthonykenneth.1780]

​@@6ixandoutplease make a video of what happened to Kenya's team member Odumbe who after 2003 was charged for match fixing.

[@sudiptoborun]

If not for Zimbabwe, Bangladesh cricket team would have been neglected. May Zimbabwe Cricket team rise again. Nice video.😊😊😊

[@christianargentiTalkTV]

Fantastic video. I interviewed Henry Olonga on a sports radio station in Melbourne in 2009. He was living in London. What a lovely, courageous and talented man. I’m glad I clicked on this video and will follow your others too.

[@haydengnichols1275]

Cricket history is so rich and the stories are so powerful. When i grew up, you would have to read biographies to get this kind of insight & hindsight. There's a huge void of space waiting to be filled with content like this. Every other mainstream sport has a plethora of KZbinrs covering all kinds of angles, but you rarely get the same with Cricket. Please never stop doing what you're doing mate. There's a huge audience waiting to appreciate your videos, and I can see this channel being very viable for you in the future!

[@6ixandout]

Thank you!

[@ahogg5960]

Henry Olonga has said in interviews since and in his excellent book (Blood, Sweat and Treason - highly recommended read) that he puts that rainstorm in Bulawayo down to divine intervention. The storm came from pretty much nowhere. He knew if they didn't win or draw that game that Zimbabwean officers from the government were waiting to arrest him in Zimbabwe (as well as what you mentioned in East London) and take him away to who knows where. I would absolutely love to see that followup video to what happened next - you've done excellent work here!

[@6ixandout]

I'm not a religious man...but it makes you wonder doesn't it?

[@melchurmoreau5677]

Where could i get this book of Henry? I would like to have a copy,

[@mds33483]

Absolutely gem of a video, had no clue about the courage and sacrifice both of them had made.

[@district2d]

when I used to visit Zimbabwe I was blown away with how amazing it was. Shame that things got ruined . I hope things can improve. Such a beautiful place. and also hope for Zim cricket to also improve.

[@diggerjohn1221]

That was excellent. I'm an American fan of cricket and finding quality cricket media is difficult here. Thank you for that informative and inspiring story.

[@RealHooksy]

Sport IS politics. Good video 👍

[@ray.shoesmith]

I saw Australia declare on 735/6 against Zimbabwe at the WACA once.

[@SFTaYZa]

That's a lot of wickets

[@GodfriedFritz]

Watching from rural South Africa. I attended that World Cup. This was an outstanding video. So very well done.

[@T1_zer0]

you’re the Jaiswal of this cricket KZbin space lad ❤️

[@GunduDundu]

Kisine pucha kya jhatya

[@nabeelrahman6799]

That world cup in South Africa was my first proper cricketing memory. I remember my dad talking passionately about these two and the stand they took - especially Henry Olonga and the sacrifices he had to make in order to stand up for what he believed in. My dad's gone now, but the belief system he instilled in me by teaching me about these cricketers and having me learn from their examples, still lasts enduringly. I hope you do end up making that follow-up video, people need to learn about the malaise that destroyed a very promising team that could've won over the entire world if empowered and given the chance to flourish. With a lot of love and respect from Bangladesh

[@Starkweather133]

This is why i get upset when people complain about politics in sports. Sport is a great platform to shine a light on things for the world stage to see

[@redbullsauberpetronas]

Unless they say something you're against then you'll quickly be saying "actually not those politics"

[@Starkweather133]

@@redbullsauberpetronas don’t strawman me dude

[@redbullsauberpetronas]

@@Starkweather133 you're coping now

[@Starkweather133]

@@redbullsauberpetronas and you’re just saying internet buzzwords with no meaning. Great chat!

[@rohandante]

I like your videos. It is as if I'm reading someone else's diary. Zimbabwe were my favourite team since childhood. It's bad what happened to them. Hope they come back. If I've to make a request - Can you make a video on Kenya's campaign in 2003 CWC.

[@MARKCRASTO]

Remarkable video. Amazing how Henry's character arc went through so many turns and twists and yet he came out on top. Same for Andy, wishing these two brave men, the very best.

[@SquidCentauri]

Such a great channel, only 30 seconds in but I'm sure this will be another banger of a video mate. Zimbabwe is a gorgeous part of the world too, if you ever get a chance to visit.

[@PatchRowcester]

I always thought of Henry Olonga as the bowler that got hammered in Sharjah by Sachin. What a story...I am glad he is doing well.

[@zanxter]

Man you're just brilliant! Straight to the point, well researched, well presented, very well worth my time!

[@nobbymorph]

What a talent you have! Well done Sir... 🏏

[@DemonArshan]

Andy and Henry stood for humanity and their people, ultimate respect goes to them.

[@ShreyasA07]

High quality content as always

[@noziburrahman6642]

Finally a good cricket channel in KZbin

[@liambrickhill206]

A comprehensive look at a crazy time in Zimbabwean history. Well done. I'm Zimbabwean, and I was there the day of the black armband protest - in fact, that was my first day as a professional cricket journalist.

[@rohanjamakhandi5461]

My interest in cricket being pretty new, I only knew Andy Flower as the new RCB coach. Had no idea he was such a legend. Great video!

[@thesmashingsizzler]

This channel is like a saviour for me. I always listen to this guy when I do my work. Thank you!

[@alinjardan8501]

Much needed story. Thank you for sharing.

[@KsksnRaRas]

Those were the REAL Men standing for Values and Principles👍👍👍👍

[@harisbarlas4955]

So proud of you Sir, Love from Pakistan

[@Ahmadd_Abdullahh]

Great Video Bro Just keep it up,, Much love from India.

[@zenokada2278]

Brilliant video I definitely learnt something about Zimbabwe at the time as I wasn’t alive then This was well researched informative balanced and emotive, a perfect KZbin video and it combined an important issue with a sport we love

[@TwoLeftHands.]

Another cracking video! Always explained in such an entertaining way! 👏👏

[@arunad714]

Man make all the stories. Im gonna watchem all

[@golamrabbi9151]

A good topic you chose that is not discussed enough

[@tangiers365]

mate you are a wealth of knowledge on cricket! cheers from Perth!

[@melglobus]

Wow this was such a great story to listen to. I was fairly young when this happened and was oblivious to it. What champions.

[@bradwconnors]

Great video. After the 3 part series on the Australian 2023 season this was certainly a departure, one I wasn’t sure you would pull off when it started. But you more than pulled it off, you hit it out of the park. Great content and well done on another great video!

[@tenthclass8085]

My dad brought home a white SG ball signed by Andy Flower last year, the cricketer was doing some corporate event with my dad's company ya know the king where they sorta raise spirits n all. I was so shocked because I had just heard about him leaving one t20 teams coaching staff for another in the IPL just a day before lol.

[@rossscott4759]

You are phenomenal at what you do. Thank you.

[@arindambarthakur]

Present Indian cricketers must learn a thing or 2 from Henry Olonga and Andy Flower

[@bigbadbyrnes]

Amazing

[@nahiyannasernn]

You're an amazing story teller. Looking forward to more videos in the future!

[@andrewksadventures]

I remember Andrew playing in the Sheffield Shield doen under. A great player. Test barring average over 50.

[@dadli1ikz]

Love your videos brother....keep it up, Tatenda Taibu is here at Papua new guinea 🇵🇬 now as a coaching staff here

[@aaronleverton4221]

We banned South Africa from the World Series for all of my childhood. It kind of blew my mind that given the treatment South African cricket and rugby had been given internationally due to apartheid Zimbabwe were allowed to co-host the world cup when they were neck deep in their own apartheid-analogous policy, not to mention a stolen election the year before that involved the murder of dozens of members of the opposition, at the time.

[@MetrucTon]

Best channel to actually learn interesting stuff of cricket which younger fans might have missed. Excellent Excellent

[@EvilKicksMoney]

Now Zimbabwe is trying hard to back in cricket,they are building 2 new cricket stadium and renovation old stadium, hiring new coached ❤

[@rickytiller31]

I was 10 years old around the time of the world cup. Zimbabwe was oen of the teams I wanted to do well. They had some class players. It's sad to see the outcome after the world cup.

[@jonoheaps7352]

Fantastic video! You never fail to impress.

[@kayeshasan9371]

Such a brilliant narrator. Love your videos.

[@Bagster321]

14:10 I know this detracts a bit from the more serious topic of the video (which, well done on btw excellent video), but Brett Lee's very clear expression of "Fuck!" is just too good not to point out.

[@melchurmoreau5677]

I can never ever forget the early days of Zimbabwe cricket with guys like the flower brothers and people like heath streak i spell his name right, Henry and there's another guy a fast bowler in Pakistan all now doing comment on the Pakistan super league, i miss all those guys and wish them well

[@rex3553]

Can you make a video on associate cricket brother? There will be so many cricket lovers who'll love to see an essay on them 😇

[@EvilKicksMoney]

Never know this happen,Thank you so nuch sir for making this great documentary video ❤and can you please make documentary vido on mysterious dead of Pakistan coach in 2007 CWC in Jamaica ❤❤

[@laurencebilly2685]

Sports and politics should not mix. The protest is only effective for a short time and never makes serious impact.

[@paulcolour3030]

Balanced and well said

[@stalinmao14]

love the videos mate, keep em comin

[@Charlehustle]

Man i love your work

[@MarcusBontempelli1]

Fantastic video

[@user-mj4um3tb8m]

Cricket history ❎ Zimbabwe history ☑️

[@tristanjohnson4477]

Excellent video mate. Very eye opening and informative.

[@rahitkar1017]

Great work 👏

[@jayhemmantcricket]

Happy to have you back man😄

[@user-tw3mg1qc5o]

It's always important to stand for justice. Especially when your voice has an audience and you have followers who believe in good cause.

[@richardhingston6073]

A suberb, nuanced take on this sad story, subscribed.

[@arnavbhagwat4232]

Your channel is amazing mate! Cheers from Mumbai, India!

[@ZWCORY]

Thank you for sharing our story

[@thereptilescorpio]

Fantastic work covering this story!

[@jasonmorgan2309]

I knew the story but you've done justice to the courage of these two legends. To me Olonga and Flower's bravery stands with John Carlos, Tommie Smith and Peter Norman's Olympic protest or Muhammad Ali's. Sports is always reflective of society and society is political, they are always inextricably linked.

[@willp9301]

Mate this video was fantastic! great coverage

[@Sirtinotendamafukidze3987]

Thanks man this was a brilliant piece work

[@davidanderson4091]

Mugabe turned Zimbabwe from the bread-basket of Africa to the basket-case of Africa.

[@alysays]

Hy !! I really appreciate your hard work & dedication towards cricket videos. I have a request could you make a like pre t20 WORLDCUP analysis for Australia ??? I would love to if you can. Thank you

[@valpix7007]

I know basically nothing about cricket (I'm a Yank), but the algorithm spit this onto my TL and it piqued my interest. You've earned a sub.

[@albertmotbey1128]

It's sad that, because of politics, Zimbabwe were actively robbed of their two best players. They could've helped progress Zimbabwean cricket down the line. Sadly, egos killed that

[@nikhilmittal1580]

that era was different full of good and unknown bad memories. Watching cricket was interesting back then compared to now which no more than some numbers on a scoreboard.

[@akshayoj17]

Just came across your channel.... Nice content and presentation.... You just got a new subscriber

[@jamesbenstead1006]

Great recap

[@explorereyes]

Keep going bro.. you are doing very well❤❤

[@stoljc05]

Another quality video mate

[@FlyingBoer]

Unfortunately South Africa is headed the same direction as Zimbabwe.

[@adammaggs8563]

Another incredible vid mate

[@josiahmorris5799]

Ian Smith warned that this would happen: “ Pushing people forward simply because of their colour, irrespective of merit, would be most unfortunate and would of course lead to disaster. It would mean that Rhodesia would then develop into a kind of banana republic where the country would in no time be bankrupt.”

[@avanishharish5987]

Just a video request. Can you by any chance make a video on Pakistan's 1992 World Cup Campaign?? It was quite a miraculous campaign for them.

[@rosihantu1]

Robert Mugabe making equity come through

[@renodestress8942]

Great ambassador for their country, sad to see them not get any respect for what they stood up for

[@TheParkerThirteen]

Come for the cricket, stay for the lesson on the socioeconomic state of Zimbabwe during the late 20th and early 21st centuries

[@tomcolley9008]

I know this is a cricket channel, but I don't think I've seen such a good short succinct political analysis of the situation running up to the CWC 2003.

[@littleEditz594]

zimbabwean cricket was never the same after that, its just sad to see their downfall

[@TheIkaraCult]

Another excellent video. It would be nice if politics and sport didnt mix but the only place they don't is in our imaginations, one has to accept the reality of the world we live in.

[@IsuruCharunya]

Can you upload more often please 🙏🙏

[@Mateenkhan242]

Sir love your videos ❤

[@Ashishshukla-us5do]

awesome

[@AthifKhan]

If not for the politicians Zimbabwean cricket would have been altogether something else today. Sad that we lost an potential powerful cricketing nation due to petty politics.

[@sarma123]

Can you please make a seperate documentary on 2003 world cup

[@aboi9865]

I feel sad for Henry Olongo 😢😢

[@leemaddox6907]

hi Great video

[@mrunknown7714]

Make a video on Zimbabwe cricket crisis.