Kate Ebrahim Named Interim Head Coach for Zimbabwe Women's NZ Tour

Kate Ebrahim, a former New Zealand international cricketer, has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Zimbabwe Women's cricket team for their upcoming tour of New Zealand. This historic tour marks Zimbabwe Women's debut in the ICC Women's Championship. The interim staff replaces the previous group led by Walter Chawaguta, "who were asked to step aside following Zimbabwe Women's disappointing performance" at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026 in Nepal in January, a ZC statement said. It further said the "ZC Board will announce substantive appointments to the Zimbabwe Women's technical structure in due course." Ebrahim is married to former Zimbabwe batter and current Zimbabwe senior men's assistant coach Dion Ebrahim, who is with the team at the ongoing men's T20 World Cup. She played 31 ODIs and 39 T20Is for New Zealand from 2010 to 2021. ZC also named experienced left-arm seamer Nomvelo Sibanda as interim captain for the New Zealand tour. The Zimbabwe team's first appearance in the 2025-29 ICC Women's Championship cycle will make them part of the main qualification pathway for the Women's ODI World Cup in 2029. Zimbabwe Women's cricket team is embarking on a historic tour of New Zealand, marking their debut in the ICC Women's Championship. The tour kicks off with three T20Is from February 25, followed by three ODIs from March 5, which will count towards the championship standings. Tour Schedule: - T20Is: February 25, 27, and March 1 at Seddon Park, Hamilton - ODIs: March 5, 8, and 11 at University Oval, Dunedin This tour is part of Zimbabwe's broader schedule, which includes away tours to India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, and hosting South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Ireland at home. Ebrahim brings valuable international experience and knowledge of New Zealand conditions to the role. She's married to former Zimbabwe international and current senior men's assistant coach Dion Ebrahim. The interim technical team includes Travor Phiri as assistant coach, Debu Banik as bowling consultant, Pamela Moyo as physiotherapist, and Thandolwenkosi Mlilo as team manager. Nomvelo Sibanda, an experienced left-arm seamer, has been named interim captain for the tour.