Former Zimbabwe player and umpire Sarah Dambanevana dies aged 36

Former Zimbabwe fast bowler and umpire Sarah Dambanevana passed away in Harare on Monday. She was 36. A Zimbabwe Cricket release said Dambanevana was in hospital receiving care since undergoing a medical procedure in March. Her senior international umpiring career began on 2 September 2023, and she went on to officiate at the Women’s T20 […]

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