A hard-hitting allrounder, and the captain of Zimbabwe's side in the shorter forms of the game, Elton Chigumbura, was a product of the board's development programme and took to the game at Chipembere Primary School in the Highfield township of Harare. He made his First-Class debut, aged only 15 for the Mashonaland Eagles in 2002 and has represented Zimbabwe in two Under-19 World Cups.

A lovely stroke-maker, Chigumbura's attacking batsmanship has often turned games aorund. A crisp striker of the ball, Chigumbura likes to play lofted shots straight down the ground. He is a fine driver of the ball as well and has a wonderful eye. He is also a medium pace bowler, who relies on attacking the stumps. In the outfield, Chigumbura is one of the best fielders and has taken some stunning catches.