The real crime is that these boys/men dedicate years to making themselves good players and if they even play one game for Zim they’re captured and are now pawns.
That message has been received loud and clear by white players initially but a few black guys have fallen victim as well. Honestly where’s the incentive for any player to spend hours a week in the nets if they’re going to be mistreated and discarded? On the one hand Zim is the easiest side to make as an above average player, but there are so few games, and there’s no guarantee of payment or of ZC honouring any contractual obligations.
People in general are treated so badly here that we all suffer from Stockholm syndrome to some degree. We get tossed a bone and we fall on it with pitiful gratitude and hope that this is the start of good things to come, and it never is. Young guys like Madhevere and Muyeye will never commit to a career here. It’s a mess.
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Logan Cup Round 4 (Tuskers v Eagles & Mountaineers v Rhinos)
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Tuskers batting once again showing its fragility. Mountaineers showing that they have the FC experience to recover from tricky situations.
I am firmly jumping on the bandwagon for national selection for the following two FC legends who have both played club cricket in Ireland.
1) Timmy Maruma
2) Trevor Garwe
I am firmly jumping on the bandwagon for national selection for the following two FC legends who have both played club cricket in Ireland.
1) Timmy Maruma
2) Trevor Garwe
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zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:27 am
Tuskers batting once again showing its fragility. Mountaineers showing that they have the FC experience to recover from tricky situations.
I am firmly jumping on the bandwagon for national selection for the following two FC legends who have both played club cricket in Ireland.
1) Timmy Maruma
2) Trevor Garwe
Tuskers weren't helped by the inconsistent bounce of the OH pitch, which is why quite a number of batsmen were out lbw or bowled to balls that kept low. Success to Garwe and Mpofu, two experienced bowlers who knew how to exploit these conditions by bowling accurately wicket to wicket.
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jward wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:21 pm
zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:27 am
Tuskers batting once again showing its fragility. Mountaineers showing that they have the FC experience to recover from tricky situations.
I am firmly jumping on the bandwagon for national selection for the following two FC legends who have both played club cricket in Ireland.
1) Timmy Maruma
2) Trevor Garwe
Tuskers weren't helped by the inconsistent bounce of the OH pitch, which is why quite a number of batsmen were out lbw or bowled to balls that kept low. Success to Garwe and Mpofu, two experienced bowlers who knew how to exploit these conditions by bowling accurately wicket to wicket.
What was Murray like behind the stumps John? Large number of byes?
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Apparantly Vinny Moyo vetoed Ryan Burls selection for the Tuskers 😂
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zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:58 pm
Apparantly Vinny Moyo vetoed Ryan Burls selection for the Tuskers 😂
Who will he play for then?
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zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:58 pm
Apparantly Vinny Moyo vetoed Ryan Burls selection for the Tuskers 😂
Wow! How will he get any game time now?
And where is Hamilton Masakadza? Hasn't turned out at all this season so far?
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zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:58 pm
Apparantly Vinny Moyo vetoed Ryan Burls selection for the Tuskers 😂
How can he do that??
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Some really poor batting in both games here.
Only 2 players (Ervine & Musakanda) have scored hundreds in the logan cup this season, we need to see more.
Only 2 players (Ervine & Musakanda) have scored hundreds in the logan cup this season, we need to see more.
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zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:50 pm
jward wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:21 pm
zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:27 am
Tuskers batting once again showing its fragility. Mountaineers showing that they have the FC experience to recover from tricky situations.
I am firmly jumping on the bandwagon for national selection for the following two FC legends who have both played club cricket in Ireland.
1) Timmy Maruma
2) Trevor Garwe
Tuskers weren't helped by the inconsistent bounce of the OH pitch, which is why quite a number of batsmen were out lbw or bowled to balls that kept low. Success to Garwe and Mpofu, two experienced bowlers who knew how to exploit these conditions by bowling accurately wicket to wicket.
What was Murray like behind the stumps John? Large number of byes?
I was at HSC myself, but contacted the coaches so I could write a report for ZC. Stuart Matsikenyeri (Eagles) said both keepers did superbly, but with the uneven bounce and especially shooting through low, it was a keeper's nightmare on that pitch.
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SpitfiresKent wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:34 pm
Some really poor batting in both games here.
Only 2 players (Ervine & Musakanda) have scored hundreds in the logan cup this season, we need to see more.
yes, much poor batting, but those who made runs had to play superbly to do it in the conditions. At OH the problem was very uneven bounce, but great innings today, according to the coach, from Chari (again), Kamu and Chakabva. At HSC the ball was swinging almost freakishly this morning. PJ Moor says he thought it was due to a combination of the overcast weather, quite a strong wind and what he called the false Dukes ball, which swings much more than the Kookaburras that have been used in the past.
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CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:12 am
zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:58 pm
Apparantly Vinny Moyo vetoed Ryan Burls selection for the Tuskers 😂
Wow! How will he get any game time now?
And where is Hamilton Masakadza? Hasn't turned out at all this season so far?
Hammy picked up an ankle injury in Bangladesh and I am told he is still struggling quite badly with it.
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One could imagine the state of the pitches for a Zimbabwe domestic game wouldn't be that great, probably a directive from the board to make them bowler friendly to help finish up the games quickly.
The Rhinos did themselves no favours playing just the 4 batsman, maybe on a flat deck you could get away with batting Mayavo & Madziva at 5 & 6 but on a tricky deck it wasn't smart.
Once again it shows the balance of the domestic sides isn't quite right.
The Rhinos did themselves no favours playing just the 4 batsman, maybe on a flat deck you could get away with batting Mayavo & Madziva at 5 & 6 but on a tricky deck it wasn't smart.
Once again it shows the balance of the domestic sides isn't quite right.
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jward wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:53 pm
CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:12 am
zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:58 pm
Apparantly Vinny Moyo vetoed Ryan Burls selection for the Tuskers 😂
Wow! How will he get any game time now?
And where is Hamilton Masakadza? Hasn't turned out at all this season so far?
Hammy picked up an ankle injury in Bangladesh and I am told he is still struggling quite badly with it.
Thanks for the update John, do you know if Hamilton needs surgery??
Also do you know anything about Burl's situation ??
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jward wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:53 pm
CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:12 am
zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:58 pm
Apparantly Vinny Moyo vetoed Ryan Burls selection for the Tuskers 😂
Wow! How will he get any game time now?
And where is Hamilton Masakadza? Hasn't turned out at all this season so far?
Hammy picked up an ankle injury in Bangladesh and I am told he is still struggling quite badly with it.
Thanks for the update John, injuries taking longer as these guys get older is also a problem for our primarily 30+ first team now.
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zimfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:58 pm
Apparantly Vinny Moyo vetoed Ryan Burls selection for the Tuskers 😂
Who’s the resident Tuskers keeper? A bit unfair on him if Murray gets selected for a one off game, but if they want Murray to not consider cricket as a career this would be how to do it. We really need that 5th franchise!
It sounds like Burl is having big problems contractually.
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Burl has hardly played any cricket in 9 months.
What's going on? He's played 3 list A games from May 18' and a couple of T20's against the aussies.
What's going on? He's played 3 list A games from May 18' and a couple of T20's against the aussies.
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sloandog wrote: ↑Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:23 am
Burl has hardly played any cricket in 9 months.
What's going on? He's played 3 list A games from May 18' and a couple of T20's against the aussies.
Get ready to say goodbye to him , to good of a player not to be playing . Wouldn’t be surprised if he moves away from zim for good .
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