Tinashe Panyangara

Tinashe Panyangara

Date of Birth: 21 October 1985, Marondera  Test Debut: Sri Lanka at Harare, 2004  ODI Debut: Sri Lanka at Bulawayo, 2004  Bats: Right Hand Bat  Bowls: Right Arm Fast Medium

Allrounder Tinashe Panyangara first came into limelight in Under-19 World Cup in 2003-4. His spectacular bowling figures of 6 for 31 was the talking point of Zimbabwe's showing, which saw Australia tumbling to a shock defeat against them.

Based at Harare, he made his Test debut in 2004 against Sri Lanka.

He was selected for the national Under-19 side in 2003. Gifted with a smooth bowling action he is known for his accuracy. He currently opens the batting for Takashinga.

Two Test matches old, he batting averages is a respectable 50.50. In Tests, his best bowling figures are 3 for 101.