Zimbabwe Cricket Fans Express Criticism After Hamilton Masakadza Debuts as Match Referee
Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Hamilton Masakadza has made his debut as a match referee, marking a new chapter in his long cricket career.
Masakadza officiated his first game in the Pro50 Championship clash between the Mountaineers and Eagles.
However, his appointment has sparked criticism and frustration among many Zimbabwe cricket fans.
From Cricket Star to Match Official
Masakadza, who made his international Test debut at just 17, went on to lead Zimbabwe in white-ball cricket and later served as Director of Cricket for Zimbabwe Cricket.
His new role as match referee represents another step in his ongoing contribution to Zimbabwean cricket.
Fan Reactions Spark Debate
Supporters have taken to social media to express skepticism, questioning whether a former player moving directly into officiating roles is the right approach.
Some fans expressed excitement about his experience, while others called for more seasoned referees to handle high-profile domestic matches.
Here are some of the comments:
@Forster Jonasi;
Is there anything Hami can’t do? Tashinga Player, Director now Umpire oh had forgotten nepotism and corruption, that’s a jack of all trades over there
@Mark Jacob;
Chasara kuita President we ZC haasi akuzviwanza here uyu
@Doc Jay Shaibu;
mxm busy killing the game…MASAKADZA OUT!!!
@Cliff Chipope;
munhu auraya zim cricket zvake uyu. i used go have so much respect for him mxm
@Showmore Ndonde;
Those masakadza guys vakutisvota kusvika palast .. they are destroying everything nxaaaaa
@Leo Ba Tadie;
Masakadza akachibata kuti dzvii ku cricket…Kuda kudya zvese. Shameful
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