ZCF OriginalVeteran
Opening post
Regis Chakabva will captain 🇿🇼🏏 for the 1st ODI vs 🇧🇩 tomorrow
Member actions
ShareDiscussion
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI /2022 August 5
Discussion
Show flagship post
I don't think I've ever seen such a drastic turn around in a team over the course of 1 decision.
If David Houghton was Catholic you'd gotta think he would be in line for sainthood with the miracle he was worked here
If David Houghton was Catholic you'd gotta think he would be in line for sainthood with the miracle he was worked here
Member actions
ShareZCF Hall of Famer
I'll give Musakanda another chance, it was his role to go after the bowling, can't blame him for that. It will be unfair if he is dropped after just 1 game.
Evans in for Nyauchi Or Wellington. Still many spin options, so wellington can be benched.
Evans in for Nyauchi Or Wellington. Still many spin options, so wellington can be benched.
Member actions
ShareLegend
Let's not forget we have been wondering for 5 years who the next centurion would be after Solomon Mire. Take a bow Innocent Kaia. Not the most talented but competent. Does the basics very well and has a brain. I hope the likes of Wes took all of that in
Member actions
ShareZCF Hall of Famer
TapsC2 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:18 pm
Let's not forget we have been wondering for 5 years who the next centurion would be after Solomon Mire. Take a bow Innocent Kaia. Not the most talented but competent. Does the basics very well and has a brain. I hope the likes of Wes took all of that in
Wes comes across as spoiled. Told he’s the best. Wants to be flash. Wants to tell b***hes in the club that’s he’s the golden child of his generation.
I think he focusesd and put in the hard effort when he was young and nothing, which is backed up by his coaches in interviews, but now wants to be the Hollywood star of Zim cricket, like how KP, Gayle and Clarke were for their respective nations.
Problem is those guys were insanely talented and never stopped learning.
Shout out to Googly for warning us about this 12 months back.
Wes needs to be dropped for his own good.
He’ll be back better off for the experience. He is by no means a lost cause. Just needs a reality check.
What innocent did today was the stuff of legend and perseverance and not many current Zimbabweans have done.
You could see it when he got the century. He took it in for himself before acknowledging the teammates and crowd. It’s almost like he had a mental rush and comedown after all the blood sweat and tears some zimbo from modest means rose above. Will Smith in Pursuit of Happyness vibe.
Member actions
ShareZCF Hall of Famer
Eeeish I'm sorry I missed that. Brilliant stuff!!!!!
Pull 'Babwe!!
That will get that marmite coach of Bangladesh muttering properly. 😂 😂
Pull 'Babwe!!
That will get that marmite coach of Bangladesh muttering properly. 😂 😂
Member actions
ShareLegend
sam_ahm wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:08 pm
I'll give Musakanda another chance, it was his role to go after the bowling, can't blame him for that. It will be unfair if he is dropped after just 1 game.
Trouble with his batting is that he gets into trouble on the drive
Member actions
ShareLegend
Just watched the highlights
Innocent Kaia is the real deal alright 😀😀😀
We have unearthed a gem with him. Batted exeptionally sensibly and knows his game very well.
And much better strike rate today compared to the Rascle Rajput era.
All hail dave
Innocent Kaia is the real deal alright 😀😀😀
We have unearthed a gem with him. Batted exeptionally sensibly and knows his game very well.
And much better strike rate today compared to the Rascle Rajput era.
All hail dave
Member actions
ShareZCF OriginalZCF Hall of Famer
Well well well.
I left at halftime certain we'd easily defend 300. Looks like it was indeed 30-50 runs short.
Disappointing result, but looks like Kaia is the real deal.
I left at halftime certain we'd easily defend 300. Looks like it was indeed 30-50 runs short.
Disappointing result, but looks like Kaia is the real deal.
Bangladesh cricket fanatic, observer of all others.
Member actions
ShareZCF OriginalZCF Hall of Famer
TapsC2 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:18 pm
Let's not forget we have been wondering for 5 years who the next centurion would be after Solomon Mire. Take a bow Innocent Kaia. Not the most talented but competent. Does the basics very well and has a brain. I hope the likes of Wes took all of that in
Yes. I have been wondering and would not have bet on him ahead of Wes. Really hope this isn't a Tino ton that he dines on forever.
The Third Innings
Member actions
ShareZCF OriginalLegend
Did not expect to wake up to that result. Kaia surprised me. Have to hope he finds some consistency. That is generally our problem. A lack of consistency among our players and too much reliance on a few. I was thinking how lacking our depth is when I saw the side.
Just to touch on Wes. When I said he needs to be better managed, I got told off quite a bit. Everyone kept saying he just needs to be thrusted in the side for all formats. Talent does not equal skill. Marnus is a perfect example for Wes to follow. Marnus had all the talent, but its been nurtured properly. Marnus also breathes the sport. He is putting in the extra work himself and does not wait just for training. Wes needs to be doing that too.
We often find raw talent, but we have no idea how to develop it, hence why so many players go on to have sub-standard careers. We definitely need a better coaching and training set up, hopefully Dave puts it into place and properly.
Have to also wonder what is happening in the fitness department that players keep getting injured regularly.
Just to touch on Wes. When I said he needs to be better managed, I got told off quite a bit. Everyone kept saying he just needs to be thrusted in the side for all formats. Talent does not equal skill. Marnus is a perfect example for Wes to follow. Marnus had all the talent, but its been nurtured properly. Marnus also breathes the sport. He is putting in the extra work himself and does not wait just for training. Wes needs to be doing that too.
We often find raw talent, but we have no idea how to develop it, hence why so many players go on to have sub-standard careers. We definitely need a better coaching and training set up, hopefully Dave puts it into place and properly.
Have to also wonder what is happening in the fitness department that players keep getting injured regularly.
Member actions
ShareZCF OriginalLegend
Did not expect to wake up to that result. Kaia surprised me. Have to hope he finds some consistency. That is generally our problem. A lack of consistency among our players and too much reliance on a few. I was thinking how lacking our depth is when I saw the side.
Just to touch on Wes. When I said he needs to be better managed, I got told off quite a bit. Everyone kept saying he just needs to be thrusted in the side for all formats. Talent does not equal skill. Marnus is a perfect example for Wes to follow. Marnus had all the talent, but its been nurtured properly. Marnus also breathes the sport. He is putting in the extra work himself and does not wait just for training. Wes needs to be doing that too.
We often find raw talent, but we have no idea how to develop it, hence why so many players go on to have sub-standard careers. We definitely need a better coaching and training set up, hopefully Dave puts it into place and properly.
Have to also wonder what is happening in the fitness department that players keep getting injured regularly.
Just to touch on Wes. When I said he needs to be better managed, I got told off quite a bit. Everyone kept saying he just needs to be thrusted in the side for all formats. Talent does not equal skill. Marnus is a perfect example for Wes to follow. Marnus had all the talent, but its been nurtured properly. Marnus also breathes the sport. He is putting in the extra work himself and does not wait just for training. Wes needs to be doing that too.
We often find raw talent, but we have no idea how to develop it, hence why so many players go on to have sub-standard careers. We definitely need a better coaching and training set up, hopefully Dave puts it into place and properly.
Have to also wonder what is happening in the fitness department that players keep getting injured regularly.
Member actions
ShareZCF OriginalZCF Hall of Famer
tej_27 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:16 pm
sikandar Raza has hit BT level consistency when he was at his peak
I'm hoping that it is even better, without wanting to jinx it. BT looked vulnerable initially even when in great form but Raza seems more confident, like Williams. But yeah, nothing like him caring this form into the matches against India and Australia...
Member actions
ShareZCF Hall of Famer
Hi Guys! Remember me :D
Hope everyone is doing well, I obviously haven't been online for a while but I have been watching the games and keeping tabs of the results since Houghton came back as coach (thank god Rajpot is gone).
The difference Dave has made to the players is crazy to see, I thought the qualifiers were great to see the team play with such aggression, but I thought against greater opposition (Bangladesh) they would fall back to getting beat.
But the fact they've beaten BD in a t20 series for the first time ever and also won an ODI against them for the first time since 2013 when Vusi and Sean got them home (crazy to think Zim hasn't eaten BD for 9-years) is really very encouraging.
Hopefully they'll win another ODI and clinch the series, that really would give them a massive boost before India B turn up for the ODI series.
Far out Raza is a star, such a legend!
And wow Innocent Kaia :o :o :o I know there wasn't many people here (if any including myself) ever thought he'd make it, let alone score an ODI century. But he looks really good, very strong, much like Hamilton imo.
Anyways as I said hope everyone is well, and I'll make sure to drop in more often 😂
Hope everyone is doing well, I obviously haven't been online for a while but I have been watching the games and keeping tabs of the results since Houghton came back as coach (thank god Rajpot is gone).
The difference Dave has made to the players is crazy to see, I thought the qualifiers were great to see the team play with such aggression, but I thought against greater opposition (Bangladesh) they would fall back to getting beat.
But the fact they've beaten BD in a t20 series for the first time ever and also won an ODI against them for the first time since 2013 when Vusi and Sean got them home (crazy to think Zim hasn't eaten BD for 9-years) is really very encouraging.
Hopefully they'll win another ODI and clinch the series, that really would give them a massive boost before India B turn up for the ODI series.
Far out Raza is a star, such a legend!
And wow Innocent Kaia :o :o :o I know there wasn't many people here (if any including myself) ever thought he'd make it, let alone score an ODI century. But he looks really good, very strong, much like Hamilton imo.
Anyways as I said hope everyone is well, and I'll make sure to drop in more often 😂
Member actions
ShareZCF Hall of Famer
Hi Guys! Remember me :D
Hope everyone is doing well, I obviously haven't been online for a while but I have been watching the games and keeping tabs of the results since Houghton came back as coach (thank god Rajpot is gone).
The difference Dave has made to the players is crazy to see, I thought the qualifiers were great to see the team play with such aggression, but I thought against greater opposition (Bangladesh) they would fall back to getting beat.
But the fact they've beaten BD in a t20 series for the first time ever and also won an ODI against them for the first time since 2013 when Vusi and Sean got them home (crazy to think Zim hasn't eaten BD for 9-years) is really very encouraging.
Hopefully they'll win another ODI and clinch the series, that really would give them a massive boost before India B turn up for the ODI series.
Far out Raza is a star, such a legend!
And wow Innocent Kaia :o :o :o I know there wasn't many people here (if any including myself) ever thought he'd make it, let alone score an ODI century. But he looks really good, very strong, much like Hamilton imo.
Anyways as I said hope everyone is well, and I'll make sure to drop in more often 😂
Hope everyone is doing well, I obviously haven't been online for a while but I have been watching the games and keeping tabs of the results since Houghton came back as coach (thank god Rajpot is gone).
The difference Dave has made to the players is crazy to see, I thought the qualifiers were great to see the team play with such aggression, but I thought against greater opposition (Bangladesh) they would fall back to getting beat.
But the fact they've beaten BD in a t20 series for the first time ever and also won an ODI against them for the first time since 2013 when Vusi and Sean got them home (crazy to think Zim hasn't eaten BD for 9-years) is really very encouraging.
Hopefully they'll win another ODI and clinch the series, that really would give them a massive boost before India B turn up for the ODI series.
Far out Raza is a star, such a legend!
And wow Innocent Kaia :o :o :o I know there wasn't many people here (if any including myself) ever thought he'd make it, let alone score an ODI century. But he looks really good, very strong, much like Hamilton imo.
Anyways as I said hope everyone is well, and I'll make sure to drop in more often 😂
Member actions
ShareLegend
Big wes fan here as many can probably tell but the guy needs to be dropped if not dropped down the order. His fielding is whats p**sed me off. You cannot field like that at international level at all. There is no excuse. Poor Shumba has to continually bat way down the order with little to no chance to build proper innings with no pressure and Wes has repeatedly wasted these opportunities. Would not drop anyone else though. Perhaps Wellington for Brad Evans as much as I like him because of the sheer choice we have in spin bowling part-timers.
Member actions
ShareLegend
Big wes fan here as many can probably tell but the guy needs to be dropped if not dropped down the order. His fielding is whats p**sed me off. You cannot field like that at international level at all. There is no excuse. Poor Shumba has to continually bat way down the order with little to no chance to build proper innings with no pressure and Wes has repeatedly wasted these opportunities. Would not drop anyone else though. Perhaps Wellington for Brad Evans as much as I like him because of the sheer choice we have in spin bowling part-timers.
Member actions
ShareLegend
I`ve also begun to lost hope in the Regis experiment. He was good at the start and certainly has the ability but he just hasnt had the consistency required. Think he might be better in the middle order
Member actions
ShareLegend
I`ve also begun to lost hope in the Regis experiment. He was good at the start and certainly has the ability but he just hasnt had the consistency required. Think he might be better in the middle order
Member actions
ShareZCF OriginalZCF Hall of Famer
Always good to see ya Jay. I had us winning 3-0 in a canter and just wanna say enjoy the newfound resilience in the Houghton era.
Bangladesh cricket fanatic, observer of all others.
Member actions
ShareZCF OriginalZCF Hall of Famer
Always good to see ya Jay. I had us winning 3-0 in a canter and just wanna say enjoy the newfound resilience in the Houghton era.
Bangladesh cricket fanatic, observer of all others.
Member actions
Share