Born in Zambia, Henry comes from a talented family, as his brother, Victor Olonga, is the captain of the Zimbabwe National Rugby Team. After studying at Rhodes Estate Preparatory School, Henry played for the Partridges, which is the Zimbabwe national primary schools cricket team. In a match against the English team, Brighton College, Henry scored an amazing 103 runs, as well as taking 8 wickets for 15 runs.
Making his domestic career debut in March of 1994, Henry played in the Logan Cup for Matabeleland, against opponents, Mashonaland, taking 5 wickets. Until 1999, Henry played domestic first-class cricket for Matabeleland before moving to Mashonaland A, playing there until 2002. Prior to retiring in 2003, he played for Manicaland. On the international stage, aged just 18, Henry was the youngest person to play for Zimbabwe’s National Cricket Team. Regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in international cricket, his invaluable representation as his nation's first black cricketer sent ripples throughout the sport.
Taking the title of Man of the Match in 1998, Henry played an integral role to Zimbabwe’s Test victory. Additionally, Henry helped the team win their first overseas Test in 1998, against the formidable Pakistan. Whilst playing for his country, Henry took 68 wickets and boasted a bowling average of 38.52.
After retiring from the sport, Henry developed his media career, appearing on shows like The All-Star Talent Show and The Voice Australia. His book, Blood, Sweat and Treason, which discusses his controversial advocacy for democracy in Zimbabwe, was longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year in 2010.
As a first-class cricket speaker, Henry can cover a range of topics, both politically, personally and professionally. With experience playing at top-level cricket, his first-hand experience of achieving peak performance makes him a valuable addition to any event.
