I really don't know why these guys keep on sticking Chakabva in limited overs games. They even have the audacity to play him as an opening bat where he's never passed 20 in over 7 games.
As for Vusi and Hami, do whatever you want with them, but calling 'em out in public, is just soo wrong. I've been quiet about this Mangogo guy, but he's slowly proving himself to be a nutter.
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Even though they have been effing up they are still good enough to be in the team at this stage.
You can't tell me it's not worth putting business down to 4..
Or the hammy isn't s better all rounder than elton. Let him be the number 6 in his place.
We just don't have the depth.
We must operate leaner, get a sponsorship drive and entice players overseas home if you want to start culling these 2.
You can't tell me it's not worth putting business down to 4..
Or the hammy isn't s better all rounder than elton. Let him be the number 6 in his place.
We just don't have the depth.
We must operate leaner, get a sponsorship drive and entice players overseas home if you want to start culling these 2.
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H Masakadza is not in danger. That's ridiculous. As if Zimbabwe can afford to drop a guy who made a century in his most recent Test match, it's not as if there's a luxury of riches at domestic level.
Sibanda should be worried though. If it was me, I'd give him until the end of the year to turn things around before dropping him. The selectors might not be so accommodating though; for a guy of his talent and skill he doesn't make anywhere near enough big scores. That his last century was in 2006, against Bermuda at that, is telling.
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Sibanda should be worried though. If it was me, I'd give him until the end of the year to turn things around before dropping him. The selectors might not be so accommodating though; for a guy of his talent and skill he doesn't make anywhere near enough big scores. That his last century was in 2006, against Bermuda at that, is telling.
Jemisi wrote:Vusi and Hami to a lesser extent are frustrating. But when they make a score it is not a surprise. When Chakabva does or Maruma, it will be a massive surprise. Sticking in whoever to replace guys that are under-performing is a recipe for annhilation. In the first game busting Vusi to give Raza a go - maybe, but getting rid of Vusi for Regis and sticking Raza into the top 3 is stupid. We saw how poorly the stop-gap give anyone a chance worked in the tests. Why continue the policy until we realise that every player in FC cricket in Zim isn't going to outperform "frustrating"?
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So? Its his style, the players know it and he's right and his style will work. Its not like we don't know who exactly is it that hasn't been preforming. Now where is that favouritism and racism that you guys accuse him of? He couldn't heap enough praise on Keegan Meth from what I read. From his words, "Meth didn't get the praise his performance deserves." No, I wish he had two more series to stamp his mark and then we can judge on from there on
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Hamilton down at 6 or 7 might be worthwhile. Shingi at 8 as the allrounder which means no more Walking Wicket Chigumbura in the side.
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Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
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We saw what 'Mangongo XI' did in the first ODI. Who cares about him?
Vusi deserves to be dropped but HM certainly not. He is a big player and proved time and again. Questioning the brave test centurion doesnot make any sense
Vusi deserves to be dropped but HM certainly not. He is a big player and proved time and again. Questioning the brave test centurion doesnot make any sense
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eugene wrote:I have no problem whatsoever with dropping Vusi and Hamilton. They are both completely overrated and never score big when it matters. Hamilton has probably done enough to hang around a bit longer but Vusi needs a rest. My problem is that Mangongo shouldn't be calling guys out in the media, these things need to stay in-house.
There's no replacement for them. That's the truth of it. One can call for their heads but you need a better alternative, not some middle order guy with no technique that might come off one out of ten.
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Yep, it's Magongo's style and we knew what to expect. He's been at this all through the domestic season at the Eagles, telling his senior batsmen off in public, chopping and changing, bringing in new players ... one look at the final tables is enough to know how great it has worked out.
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foreignfield wrote:Yep, it's Magongo's style and we knew what to expect. He's been at this all through the domestic season at the Eagles, telling his senior batsmen off in public, chopping and changing, bringing in new players ... one look at the final tables is enough to know how great it has worked out.
Worked very well indeed.
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