The incident reportedly occurred as Raza was walking off the field while representing his club.
Local media reports suggest that Rainbow Cricket Club’s head coach, Blessing Mafuwa, directed the alleged racist remarks toward the 39-year-old all-rounder. Eyewitnesses at the venue have reportedly backed Raza’s account of the incident.
In his complaint, Raza called for strong disciplinary action against Mafuwa, emphasizing that there is no place for racism in Zimbabwean cricket.
Zimbabwean journalist Adam Theo highlighted the issue on social media, writing: “As per local reports this morning, Zimbabwe T20I captain Sikandar Raza has lodged a formal complaint with the Harare Metropolitan Cricket Association alleging racist abuse during a recent Vigne Cup match.”
“It is understood that Rainbow Cricket Club Head Coach Blessing Mafuwa hurled racist comments at Raza while he left the field. He has demanded a severe punishment. Investigations are underway. There is no room for racism in Zimbabwe Cricket,” he added.
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Raza is widely regarded as a legend of Zimbabwean cricket. His impact on the game goes beyond just stats—he’s been a role model for aspiring cricketers across the country.
Over his international career, Raza has featured in 19 Tests, 151 ODIs, and 105 T20Is, scoring 1,353, 4,325, and 2,403 runs respectively. He’s also taken 39 Test, 93 ODI, and 81 T20I wickets. Notably, Raza is one of only three Zimbabweans to have played in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he holds the record for the most appearances (9) by a Zimbabwean player.
