Zimbabwe cricket mourns Babu Meman after his passing at 73
Former Zimbabwe cricketer and long-time team manager Mohammed Ahmed Meman has passed away at the age of 73 after a long fight with illness. He died in Leicester, England, where he had been living in recent years.
Fondly known as ‘Babu’ in cricket, Meman had a joyous run with the Zimbabwe team. He played one ODI for Zimbabwe during the 1987 World Cup, where he scored 19 runs against India. While his time in the international field was short, his impact on Zimbabwe cricket was lasting.
Meman later played Minor Counties cricket in England, where he racked up 888 runs, two of which were centuries, and took 55 wickets. He represented Shropshire with these stats between 1977 and 1980. After retiring as a cricketer, Meman became Zimbabwe’s team manager from 1992 to 2006.
His work helped guide young players for major tournaments. The cricket world now remembers him not just for his skills, but for his dedication, wisdom, and heart.
