Innocent Chinyoka

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Innocent Chinyoka
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Born (1982-06-21) 21 June 1982 (age 40)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 September 2016

Innocent Chinyoka (born 21 June 1982) is a Zimbabwean former first-class cricketer who played for Mashonaland Eagles. [1]

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Career

Chinyoka cricket career began in Harare's David Livingstone Primary School, extending through Allan Wilson High School and culminating at the Uprising club. [2] After a cricket stint in England in 2000, Chinyoka returned to Zimbabwe, scoring personal bests and securing a spot in the CFX Academy. [2] Known for his adept batting and fielding, Chinyoka credits his mother's support and player-coach Claudius Mukandiwa for his professional growth. [2]

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References

  1. "Innocent Chinyoka". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Innocent Chinyoka - biography".