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Sikandar Raza, the man in glorious form, will join Rangpur Riders in upcoming BPL. He will be available for some games.
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I have been thinking about how long we might have Raza for before he calls it a day. He is enjoying his game and is also at the very top of his game. It doesn't look like he has any fitness issues and from the way his reputation has grown he is bound to cash in big time in the franchise leagues over the next few years.
There is even a chance he could get an IPL contract depending on he does over the next week against Bangladesh and the Dutch, 2 games I think he could really dominate and potentially earn us a semi final spot. The india game will also be huge for him.
I was thinking he would last until after the 2024 T20 world cup but who knows if the contracts are still coming in hot he might push on as far as 2027 into his early 40s.. if he can stay fit of course
There is even a chance he could get an IPL contract depending on he does over the next week against Bangladesh and the Dutch, 2 games I think he could really dominate and potentially earn us a semi final spot. The india game will also be huge for him.
I was thinking he would last until after the 2024 T20 world cup but who knows if the contracts are still coming in hot he might push on as far as 2027 into his early 40s.. if he can stay fit of course
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The only thing I don't know in terms of the IPL is that Raza was born in Pakistan. I don't know if that will affect his chances if he performs over the next week.
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> TapsC2 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:07 am The only thing I don't know in terms of the IPL is that Raza was born in Pakistan. I don't know if that will affect his chances if he performs over the next week.
Shouldn't matter. Imran Tahir had a fruitful IPL career.
Shouldn't matter. Imran Tahir had a fruitful IPL career.
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There is a Swaminarayan Pro Twenty league going on in Kenya: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/swa ... nd-results
Chigumbura is playing there. There are some other big names from around the world too - Kevin O Brein, Thisara Perera, Owais Shah, Richard Levi, etc. Not sure if More Zimbos are involved...
Kenya seems to be running a more attractive domestic T20 league at this point than Zim
Chigumbura is playing there. There are some other big names from around the world too - Kevin O Brein, Thisara Perera, Owais Shah, Richard Levi, etc. Not sure if More Zimbos are involved...
Kenya seems to be running a more attractive domestic T20 league at this point than Zim
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> CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:58 am There is a Swaminarayan Pro Twenty league going on in Kenya: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/swa ... nd-results Chigumbura is playing there. There are some other big names from around the world too - Kevin O Brein, Thisara Perera, Owais Shah, Richard Levi, etc. Not sure if More Zimbos are involved... Kenya seems to be running a more attractive domestic T20 league at this point than Zim
Yes, and it is ....embarassing.
A T20 league is of utmost importance.
Two possibilities:
- a brand new T20 league to be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia. No joking: best part of the year would be during IPL. A second (or third) tier of players would be available in a period of time when bigger contenders would not compete with IPL, so no t many alternatives for players not playing IPL.
- start-up a Zimbabwean franchise (almost mirroring the national squad) and begging to be added to the newly SAT20 league.
Yes, and it is ....embarassing.
A T20 league is of utmost importance.
Two possibilities:
- a brand new T20 league to be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia. No joking: best part of the year would be during IPL. A second (or third) tier of players would be available in a period of time when bigger contenders would not compete with IPL, so no t many alternatives for players not playing IPL.
- start-up a Zimbabwean franchise (almost mirroring the national squad) and begging to be added to the newly SAT20 league.
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Sikandar raza signed for Aura Dambulla in Lankan premier league 2022.
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Doesn’t sound like we will see Raza in Zimbabwe until the Windies series
Rocks will miss him and Blessing!
Rocks will miss him and Blessing!
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Its going to be a tricky period between him and ZC but unlike other scenarios he really has all the leverage especially if he somehow pulls off an IPL contract. The IPL season is long. I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire from ODIs and tests if we don't make the ODI world cup. Although one thing about Raza is that he loves playing cricket so he might just play as many games as he possibly can
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Willo with the highest score for the kings 47(30) and Raza with a 13 ball 23 , 1-21( 4 overs) as their team get a comprehensive win.
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Adding franchise gigs to Sean Williams' semi retirement plan might keep him around for a while. Clearly hasn't lost his touch. Raza I guess by default has joined this semi retiment plan with all the T20 tournaments he participates in. I doubt we will see any of them playing in the Logan Cup which takes up about 90% of the domestic calendar.
The main question now I guess is how does Ervine proceed in terms of his overall involvement? I can see themselves setting targets to assess how they are physically, performance wise and mentally. Maybe assess after the 2024 T20 World Cup, then the England test and then maybe even the 2026 T20 world Cup and miraculously even the 2027 ODI world Cup.
These are all achievable targets as long as the kids aren't performing. I can see how Sean and Raza could pull it off but I have doubts about Ervine(mainly performance doubts).
Another interesting one will be a sober BT possibly making a come back if the big 3 are still playing. Can they convince themselves to push on if they are being treated so well like they are all admitting and the kids aren't performing? I guess time will tell.
The main question now I guess is how does Ervine proceed in terms of his overall involvement? I can see themselves setting targets to assess how they are physically, performance wise and mentally. Maybe assess after the 2024 T20 World Cup, then the England test and then maybe even the 2026 T20 world Cup and miraculously even the 2027 ODI world Cup.
These are all achievable targets as long as the kids aren't performing. I can see how Sean and Raza could pull it off but I have doubts about Ervine(mainly performance doubts).
Another interesting one will be a sober BT possibly making a come back if the big 3 are still playing. Can they convince themselves to push on if they are being treated so well like they are all admitting and the kids aren't performing? I guess time will tell.
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The irony of them being in the same team as Chris Sole as well 😂 that's the beauty of sport I guess. Somebody has to lose at the end of the day. Sole himself didn't get over the line after having worked so hard against us. It's emotionally draining at the highest level of any sport.
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TapsC2 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:17 am
Another interesting one will be a sober BT possibly making a come back if the big 3 are still playing. Can they convince themselves to push on if they are being treated so well like they are all admitting and the kids aren't performing? I guess time will tell.
Slowly but surely the BT comeback is gaining momentum 😂
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Tawanda in the hundred looking nervy and liking the quick single 😂
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Poor shot. Should have been on his front foot.
Hes filled out, used to be a skinny guy
Hes filled out, used to be a skinny guy
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