Name:

Taibu, Tatenda

Nickname:

Tibbly

Date of Birth:

14 May 1983

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Harare, Zimbabwe

Career:

Test: 2001 - 2005
ODI: 2001 - 2008

Teams:

Zimbabwe (Country)

Taibu and Price shine in first up win: 2011 World Cup #12 (Nagpur)

Tatenda Taibu (born 14 May 1983 in Harare) was a Zimbabwean captain renowned for his batting and wicket keeping. A gifted right-handed batsman, he made his international debut in 2001 at just 18 years old. In 2004, Taibu became the youngest-ever Test captain, leading Zimbabwe at the age of 20.

Over an international career spanning until 2012, he featured in 28 Test matches, scoring 1,546 runs, and played 150 One-Day Internationals, earning respect for both his talent and leadership. At 29, Taibu retired from professional cricket to devote himself to his Christian faith, stating that his “true calling… lies in doing the Lord’s work.”

His journey is marked by courage: during his playing days, Taibu stood firm against political and administrative pressures in Zimbabwe, even leaving the country amid threats. Post-retirement, he has remained deeply involved in the game — serving as Zimbabwe’s convener of selectors, founding a cricket academy, and playing club cricket in the UK.

Taibu’s life story is captured in his memoir, Keeper of Faith, which chronicles his cricketing career, social challenges, and personal transformation.