[Match Thread] 1st Test, Zimbabwe vs West Indies

It tells the start time on the main homepage i think.

Its layout is just like the main ESPN site now.

I wanted to start this historic match thread 2 days ago, but felt the honor should go to a true ZIM fan. How fitting it should be BRMT admin who opens the thread to mark BRMT's return to the team! :D :D :D

Anyways, I wont be able to watch live as I will be out of town for a wedding, but I am hoping my willow app works properly so I can live watch the replay. Just hope I can last all day without checking the score, lol.

As an aside, The sharpest rebuke for HHM's theories is that a guy like Kriterion has overnight changed his opinion of ZIM cricket now that Taylor and Jarvis are back (ie that ZIM are now worthy of playing Tests). Its not about results, its about a team that is functional enough to get its best possible lineup on the park. That has been achieved and is not a small feat!

Best wishes for all ZIM fans...may you feel joy and satisfaction with this series!

Provided there is no rain, this thread should break ZCF records for posts!

Kriterion_BD wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 5:52 am

Provided there is no rain, this thread should break ZCF records for posts!

Especially if we bowl first. I don't know if it's just me, but the thought of Jarvis running in with the new ball again is pretty exciting and I reckon many will be tuning in (and logging in here) for it.

Can one of the Aussies please tell me if this match will be televised on Foxtel ?

Might be worth wandering up to the local shithole to watch

ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:26 am

Can one of the Aussies please tell me if this match will be televised on Foxtel ?

Might be worth wandering up to the local shithole to watch

Games in Zim are never on Foxtel (except when Australia was there).

Yeah BRMT I agree it's rare, but I remember clearly going to a local after work in 2011 or 2012 and watching a game where Regis and taibu were batting together. May have been the test against WI or the game against Nz.

I distinctly recall thinking that tibs and Regis looked and played similar and I was struggling to figure out who's who

ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:38 am

Yeah BRMT I agree it's rare, but I remember clearly going to a local after work in 2011 or 2012 and watching a game where Regis and taibu were batting together. May have been the test against WI or the game against Nz.

I distinctly recall thinking that tibs and Regis looked and played similar and I was struggling to figure out who's who

I know the one you're thinking of - it was the NZ v Zim Test, the only reason that was broadcast was because Foxtel show all New Zealand home games.

The one exception for Zim home games as far as I recall, was when Foxtel showed one hour highlights of the Zim/SL/Ind tri-series (I think) in 2010.

:W: Jarvis

Right, we're away. Not great to see the ball keeping low but Kyle Hope made a meal of that.

Got the IPhone next to me in the office, keeping a close eye on things today.

Jarvis has lost that pace hasn't he, but it appears he's come back with miles more control. Interesting to watch his wrist position. Great to see that he's purposely trying to swing and seam the ball. Very much an improved bowler.

Zero76 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:13 am

I don't rate either Chibhabha or Waller that highly, but Chibhabha's bowling is likely more useful so I wouldn't mind him replacing Waller for the second test.

Why not call up Kevin Kasuza?

zimfan1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:51 am

Zero76 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:13 am

I don't rate either Chibhabha or Waller that highly, but Chibhabha's bowling is likely more useful so I wouldn't mind him replacing Waller for the second test.

Why not call up Kevin Kasuza?

You have a wet dream about him last or something pal?

zimfan1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:51 am

Why not call up Kevin Kasuza?

+1. I think he's been very consistent for more than a season now. And did well on his Zim A assignment oo. Looks like a natural progression.

sloandog wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:53 am

zimfan1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:51 am

Zero76 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:13 am

I don't rate either Chibhabha or Waller that highly, but Chibhabha's bowling is likely more useful so I wouldn't mind him replacing Waller for the second test.

Why not call up Kevin Kasuza?

You have a wet dream about him last or something pal?

Strongly believe that players who put in the hard yards should be rewarded.

Mpofu not started well today looks stiff and slow

Jarvis should have stayed on, easily our best seamer. Cremer, as much as I rate him, bowls far too many short balls. Just needs to get that consistency more up to speed and he'll be the finished article, because he can really give it a good rip