Henry Olonga

Zimbabwe·Bowler

Zimbabwe fast bowler who joined Andy Flower in wearing black armbands during the 2003 World Cup in protest against the Mugabe government, then went into exile.

2 incidents documented

Controversies & Incidents

🔥Explosive

Andy Flower and Henry Olonga's Black Armband Protest at 2003 World Cup

Zimbabwe

10 February 2003

Zimbabwe players Andy Flower and Henry Olonga wore black armbands during the 2003 World Cup to mourn 'the death of democracy' in Zimbabwe, in a courageous protest against Robert Mugabe's regime.

#zimbabwe#andy flower#henry olonga

🔥Serious

England's Refusal to Play in Zimbabwe — 2003 World Cup

England vs Zimbabwe (forfeited)

13 February 2003

England refused to play their 2003 World Cup group match in Harare, Zimbabwe, citing security and political concerns related to the Mugabe regime, forfeiting crucial points that contributed to their early elimination.

#england#zimbabwe#boycott