Tim Wigmore hails a superb away ODI series win against Sri Lanka – a strong sign for the good of world cricket

The sight of Sikandar Raza lofting Wanindu Hasaranga over long-off for six was among the most heartening in international cricket in all of 2017. For it sealed a remarkable 3-2 series victory for Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka.
Take a step back to see what a monumental achievement this was.
Not since January 2001, against New Zealand, had Zimbabwe toppled a Full Member away from home. They hadn’t beaten any Full Member in a home series since 2011 either.
Their cricket has bee...