Former Zimbabwean International Cricketer HENRY OLONGA paid a surprise visit to ROCKIES. HENRY was in Belfast doing a book signing promoting his autobiograghy BLOOD , SWEAT and TREASON. A compelling read high lighting various times of his life. None more contraversial than his protest in 2003 during a Cricket World Cup Match. Henry along with teammate Andy Flower donned a black armband in protest to the atrocities taking place under the Zimbabwe government of Robert Mugabe. For his actions Henry was forced to leave the country as he was stripped of his Zimbabwean citizenship and charged with treason. Henry has the distinction of being the youngest cricket player to play for Zimbabwe as well as the first black player for his country. As a right handed bowler Olonga went on to play in 30 Test Matches and 50 One Day Internationals for his Country.
Henry very kindly donated a signed cricket bat to ROCKIES of which is greatly appreciated.
It was an honour to have Henry Olonga in ROCKIES as we look forward to welcoming him back in the near future. ROCKIES would like to wish Henry and his lovely wife Tara all the best in his future.