Raza backs Madhevere after heartbreak defeat to Australia

ZIMBABWE captain Sikandar Raza has refused to blame all-rounder Wessly Madhevere after his last-over heroics turned to heartbreak, as Zimbabwe fell to another close defeat to Australia.

Australia clinched the One-Day International series with a final over win after Madhevere dropped a crucial catch and then conceded the winning runs, having bravely asked for the ball.

But Raza took full responsibility and launched a passionate defence of the all-rounder.

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