A tall seam bowler, he hits the pitch hard and can get good away movement, but as with many young quick bowlers consistency is his major problem. Technically, he has a good action but a better brace of his front leg through his delivery stride would allow him to make the most of his height, rather than collapsing as he tends to do at the moment. He made his ODI debut against England in October 2004 and caused the England top-order a few anxious moments. His early Test appearances have not set the world alight but he has the basics and anyone with a semblance of talent should be encouraged and nurtured. One definite shortcoming, however, is his crease occupation. Not content with being stumped twice in an afternoon (for a pair) in the first Test against New Zealand in August 2005, he followed up by being run out for 3 in the second match, as he strolled down the pitch to congratulate his team-mate on reaching his half-century.
Among the clutch of players given their chance at international level because of the exodus of the rebels, Mpofu actually looks like he may be one of the few to have the abilities to make a decent career.
One of the newest players on the Zimbabwean side, having receiving his international call-up for the recent series against Bangladesh. Bowling standard medium pace he has already taken 5 test wickets and should improve in the future.