Sinikiwe Mpofu
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sinikiwe Gava Mpofu |
| Born | 21 February 1985 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Died | 7 January 2023 (aged 37) Masvingo, Zimbabwe |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
| Relations | Shepherd Makunura (husband) |
| International information | |
| National side |
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| Head coaching information | |
| Years | Team |
| ?–2021 | Mountaineers |
| 2021–2022 | Southerns |
Source: Cricinfo, 21 November 2017 | |
Sinikiwe Gava Mpofu (21 February 1985 – 7 January 2023) was a Zimbabwean
Early life
Mpofu was born on 21 February 1985 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.[1] She grew up in the suburb of Njube, attending Mtshede Primary School and Mpopoma High School.[2]
Playing career
Mpofu appeared in the
Mpofu represented Zimbabwe at the 2008 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in South Africa and the 2011 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Bangladesh.[2]
Coaching career
Mpofu was the first female Zimbabwean cricketer to transition to coaching.
Personal life and death
Mpofu had two children with her husband Shepherd Makunura, a professional cricket coach, who died in December 2022 following a long illness.[6] She died on 7 January 2023 at the age of 37, less than a month after her husband's death.[7][8] She reportedly collapsed at her home in Masvingo and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Sinikiwe Mpofu". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sinikiwe Mpofu dies". The Sunday News. Bulawayo. 8 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Jones, James (5 April 2007). "Northerns announce women's squad". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Sinikiwe Mpofu, Zimbabwe Women's assistant coach, dies aged 37". ESPNcricinfo. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ Chikamhi, Eddie (25 January 2021). "Zim cricket set up bubble preps for upcoming tours". The Herald. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ "ZC mourns Makunura". The Sunday Mail. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Matibiri, Margaret (7 January 2023). "Lady Chevrons assistant coach Sinikiwe Mpofu dies". zbcnews.co.zw. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Zimbabwe coach Mpofu dies one month after husband". BBC Sport. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.