Julia Chibhabha

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Julia Chibhabha
Personal information
Full nameJulia Chibhabha
Born (1982-09-17) 17 September 1982 (age 38)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Relations Chamu Chibhabha (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2007Northern
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 11 October 2020

Julia Chibhabha (born 17 September 1982 in Bulawayo) is Zimbabwean women's cricketer [1] and is the first captain of the Zimbabwe national women's cricket team. [2] She is the sister of Zimbabwe's batsman Chamu Chibhabha.

In 2006, she selected to the national team for world cup qualifiers which was held in South Africa in 2008. [3] [4] In 2010, she returns to the national squad for the Women's World Cup Regional Qualifiers which was held in Kenya in December. [5]

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References

  1. Julia Chibhabha
  2. "Chibhabha to lead Zimbabwean women". Cricinfo . 1 December 2006. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  3. "Zimbabwe coast to World Cup qualifiers". Cricinfo . 11 December 2006. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  4. "Zimbabwe's preparations "like clockwork"". Cricinfo . Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  5. "Julia Chibhabha returns for Zimbabwe". Cricinfo . Retrieved 11 October 2020.