[Logan Cup 2017 Round 5] Tuskers v Rising Stars

CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:10 am

Of course it makes a lot of sense for the Rising Stars to play in SA, but then the issue is of raising money for that. I'm guessing the UK trip was possible mainly due to the good will Taibu enjoys there, which translates to help, monetary and otherwise, for these bunch of youngsters. Add some CSR and genuine will to help out, a lot of the daily needs for the squad is sorted out. Also, clubs would put their hands up and would be willing to play against them (keeping the quality of these clubs aside for the time being) and ensure all the arrangements are made for the match from their end, and the ZRS has to turn up, play the match, learn from the game and move on to the next one.

A lot of this would most likely not happen as smoothly as it did in UK anywhere else in the world. Taibu must be commended for seeing this opportunity and almost single-handedly executing the initial setup. Anyone else trying to replicate this anywhere else will not find it as straightforward (in relative context, I'm sure getting this up and running was one hell of an experience) as this. So, practically, ZRS will either continue this way with its UK dependence, or will just fold up. Given the new political atmosphere, hopefully we can count on some more help coming forth from the UK in cricketing terms.

You are 100% correct sir.

CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:10 am

Of course it makes a lot of sense for the Rising Stars to play in SA, but then the issue is of raising money for that. I'm guessing the UK trip was possible mainly due to the good will Taibu enjoys there, which translates to help, monetary and otherwise, for these bunch of youngsters. Add some CSR and genuine will to help out, a lot of the daily needs for the squad is sorted out. Also, clubs would put their hands up and would be willing to play against them (keeping the quality of these clubs aside for the time being) and ensure all the arrangements are made for the match from their end, and the ZRS has to turn up, play the match, learn from the game and move on to the next one.

A lot of this would most likely not happen as smoothly as it did in UK anywhere else in the world. Taibu must be commended for seeing this opportunity and almost single-handedly executing the initial setup. Anyone else trying to replicate this anywhere else will not find it as straightforward (in relative context, I'm sure getting this up and running was one hell of an experience) as this. So, practically, ZRS will either continue this way with its UK dependence, or will just fold up. Given the new political atmosphere, hopefully we can count on some more help coming forth from the UK in cricketing terms.

You are 100% correct sir.

Tuskers need to dig deep here because the ZRS have them on the ropes at 83/4 with not much batting to come. Could be very embarrassing for the Tuskers.

Magarira is a Chinaman bowler? As it's mentioned on Cricinfo?!

3 dismissals effected by Murray behind the stumps..

Murray’s glovework standing up to the stumps will bring tears to your eyes, he’s absolutely superb, world class in fact.

Great to see Stars dominating Tuskers again, giving an indication how worst A team probables are from this franchise

Googly wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:27 pm

Murray’s glovework standing up to the stumps will bring tears to your eyes, he’s absolutely superb, world class in fact.

But we are used to the other type of tears, induced by Moor, Regis and Richie...

And Mpofu in at 8. That's more like it. Shooting up the order :D

PSR wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:18 pm

Magarira is a Chinaman bowler? As it's mentioned on Cricinfo?!

Googly?

Ernest Masuku doing well with the bat as well. Early days yet but he could be one to definitely keep an eye on. Perhaps another Keagan Meth type player. His partnership with Nyumbu Might just save the game for Tuskers.

Masuku did get to bowl (out of nowhere) in that 2 day warm up match against the WI. May be Streak already has his eyes on him.

PSR wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:18 pm

Magarira is a Chinaman bowler? As it's mentioned on Cricinfo?!

He's just SLA. Cricinfo is peddling that lie since time immemorial. I was all excited seeing SLC in his description too, but he was a normal left arm orthodox bowler when he bowled in the U19 world cup. But he is very good at that though.

Massively painful this by the Rising Stars. Finally they come across a collapse that they had miraculously avoided so far. I was hoping for at least a draw after the Tuskers tail wagged.

EDIT: Oh it's gone from bad to worse! 4-2-3-4 is what Williams' bowling figures read. 3 in an over!

These two need to stitch a partnership tommorow

they should have kept on sending in the bowlers. losing Mashinge and Shumba at that stage was bad.

Ok can we get John Ward or garmagel to give us some insight on young Ernest Musuku ??

Williams cleaning up the ZRS

a full strength Rising Stars team would actually be extremely dangerous. slowly seeing the vision.

Kamunhukamwe

Byrom

Musakanda

Burl

Mupariwa

Murray(wk)

Mashinge

Mavuta

Mumba

Muzarabani

Ngarava

Magarira (12th)

I would say almost all these guys have a genuine chance of playing for the senior team at some point if they haven't already.

I wonder why Mangongo didn't recommend that Indian prodigy playing for Mountaineers for the rising stars. they already have serious depth issues unlike the boys from Mutare

TapsC wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:19 am

a full strength Rising Stars team would actually be extremely dangerous. slowly seeing the vision.

Kamunhukamwe

Byrom

Musakanda

Burl

Mupariwa

Murray(wk)

Mashinge

Mavuta

Mumba

Muzarabani

Ngarava

Magarira (12th)

I would say almost all these guys have a genuine chance of playing for the senior team at some point if they haven't already.

I wonder why Mangongo didn't recommend that Indian prodigy playing for Mountaineers for the rising stars. they already have serious depth issues unlike the boys from Mutare

Milton Shumba? He has looked solid thus far

Well, at least the Tuskers need to get to triple figures to win this...

Masuku cleans up the tail with match figures 8/82. All his wickets being caught behind or Lbw. Since he is a right arm middle he is not biting these guys for pace. So perhaps he is swinging the bowl or getting some sort of movement. Would he interesting to hear from guys who have seen him bowl.

Get him in the team!!!!

#masukumania

Ed Byrom!!! I think just the name is enough to prevent Googly from bursting an artery.

Taylor flops in County cricket. So does Byrom. "Rising" Stars conquer UK clubs. Byron and Rising Stars flop Logan Cup,while Taylor absconds.

Why get Masuku in the team when there's the brilliant spin pair of Raza and Williams who'll keep him out of both Tuskers and national team?