He's out of contract I believe at Leicester. He's come back to Zimbabwe twice now to play in the domestic competition (and succeeded) and he's back again playing in the T10. He clearly has an affection for his country and I've heard he's a real country bumpkin at heart, like Ervine.
He's also obviously been given some good treatment from the board as he's got a franchise gig every time he's come over.
Aimed at the men in "the know" and those on ground zero, what's the gossip on this stupidly talented bloke?
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Fantastic. Another batter to throw in the mix. Would he open?
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sloandog wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:31 am
Fantastic. Another batter to throw in the mix. Would he open?
Nah, the white guys always hide down in the middle order. The black guys get sacrificed up top.
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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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After Nick Welch have we not gotten to the point where we just have to work with what we have now? Who else do you guys think we have a realistic chance of convincing to play for Zim? I have my doubts about Byrom having Zim in his plans for now. Myers, maybe after uni but I don't see any other professional player coming anytime soon now.
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Surely if we are throwing the money at anyone, Cartwright has to be up for a mention. Not really featuring for WA and no chance with Aus, I'm sure he would consider the option of International Cricket.
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zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:09 am
Surely if we are throwing the money at anyone, Cartwright has to be up for a mention. Not really featuring for WA and no chance with Aus, I'm sure he would consider the option of International Cricket.
Agreed.
We have been crying for a pace all rounder since Bliggie smalls and Elton left and Hilton would fit that bill. Jongwe just doesn’t cut it.
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zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:09 am
Surely if we are throwing the money at anyone, Cartwright has to be up for a mention. Not really featuring for WA and no chance with Aus, I'm sure he would consider the option of International Cricket.
I don’t think they have thrown any money at Nick have they? It seems like he’s just taking a chance at breaking into the national team, which of course he should do pretty quickly. Cartwright’s domestic and BBL contract would be over $200,000 a year so ZC would have pay well above that to convince to give those contracts but also living in Aus full time.
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Finally confirmation that Nick Welch has been released from Leicestershire.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66982348
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66982348
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