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I warned you guys that they would struggle at the next level, and that's against quota sides.
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CrimsonAvenger wrote:Nothing special so far except for Madhevere's 8 wickets from 2 matches.




Mudiwa Chanakira
Current Age: 16 years 172 days
Major Teams: Gauteng Under-15s
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Mueddie28 wrote:
CrimsonAvenger wrote:Nothing special so far except for Madhevere's 8 wickets from 2 matches.




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Current Age: 16 years 172 days
Major Teams: Gauteng Under-15s
What has he got to do with Zimbabwe?
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Sharei honestly think those boys are better than what they
are showing, i dont know whats happening yes they are
losing but they are good enough and should play at that
stage with ease, give them time to settle & adjust to
conditions
are showing, i dont know whats happening yes they are
losing but they are good enough and should play at that
stage with ease, give them time to settle & adjust to
conditions
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Another match going on today. Let us hope they do better...
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sixes fan wrote:i honestly think those boys are better than what they
are showing, i dont know whats happening yes they are
losing but they are good enough and should play at that
stage with ease, give them time to settle & adjust to
conditions
The majority of them are quite young compared to the Cubs sides. Barring Murray, the exact same squad could compete in this tourney next year. Part of Mangongo's plan to give the squad for the 2018 u19 WC 2 whole years of preparation. Virtually the exact same team was just playing provincial u17 sides, franchise u19 sides are a big step up. So no real surprise to see them struggling, other than to the deluded who think that Schadendorf or Murray should already be in the national team...
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What does that tell us though? When we were full strength sides, guys like Hamilton Masakadza, Taibu and Sean Ervine made it to the national team (and performed admirably) before they went on the U19 journey. On merit. I'm not counting the Chigumburas and the Taylor's here because their entry into the team was forced due to 2004 exits. So, does that categorically mean our U19 development is not up to the mark these days? It definitely does not seem to be a case of ZC not having the guts to punt on them as they did a decade and a half ago. Guys have not shown enough promise. They have not played enough matches at different levels (which the three gentlemen above had done). Our age group development is not as exciting as it looks on the face of it. If we had this much internet coverage and info of Hamilton, Taibu and Sean growing up, we would be drooling uncontrollably I guess...
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CrimsonAvenger wrote: If we had this much internet coverage and info of Hamilton, Taibu and Sean growing up, we would be drooling uncontrollably I guess...
Yep.
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Madhevere with another 4 wickets today. 12 from 3 matches! This is Schadendorfesque form with the ball. Although Cricinfo is showing him as having bowled 11 overs. Hope all the wickets stick with him...
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CrimsonAvenger wrote:Madhevere with another 4 wickets today. 12 from 3 matches! This is Schadendorfesque form with the ball. Although Cricinfo is showing him as having bowled 11 overs. Hope all the wickets stick with him...
And Murray keeps the stumpings going.
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Sharea tour to forget for these kids esp knowing what they
can do. dont really know what is happening there but
those scorecards dont really reflect their talent..
guess we have to wait for the games against sa and sri lanka u19
can do. dont really know what is happening there but
those scorecards dont really reflect their talent..
guess we have to wait for the games against sa and sri lanka u19
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Maybe Googly is right, Zimbabwean kids are only as strong as their opposition.
A star whos dominating the school scene, may be up against bowlers who wouldnt cut it elsewhere, so they havent truly been tested, and dont know how to handle the extra notch.
A star whos dominating the school scene, may be up against bowlers who wouldnt cut it elsewhere, so they havent truly been tested, and dont know how to handle the extra notch.
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South Africa is miles ahead of Zimbabwe....
Please Understand that it's not like playing Nambiia or Kenya...
They good thing is that they having game it...
Looking forward maybe playing Jayden, Murray & The greater bowler for Zimbabwe in tournament won't be a bad idea against Sri Lanka A at the end of the month
Please Understand that it's not like playing Nambiia or Kenya...
They good thing is that they having game it...
Looking forward maybe playing Jayden, Murray & The greater bowler for Zimbabwe in tournament won't be a bad idea against Sri Lanka A at the end of the month
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I don't know why you keep thinking these guys will cope at international level. Put them in the nets against some franchise bowlers if you don't believe me. Murray will be ok and I'd like to see him keep, but at franchise level first. He doesn't even turn out for club cricket so I question his motivation.
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definitely must have been a tough experience. there is still a lot of time to get things right and I think they needed a wake up call to remember that they still have a lot to work on and that they are nowhere near first class level yet. yes the potential is there but for me you have to go through the system starting from club level before we can start dreaming about the national team because our schools cricket system is not a world class system like other countries.
credit to ZC for giving these kids so many games. I'm sure we all can't wait to see them playing against the big boys if they ever manage to get the season going.
credit to ZC for giving these kids so many games. I'm sure we all can't wait to see them playing against the big boys if they ever manage to get the season going.
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