Raza sold to Punjab franchise in IPL for base price.
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Yup! Sold for Base price, I think it is an excellent pick for Punjab. Great to see a Zimbabwean again in the IPL.
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Not even about the price. Its about him going there and putting on some serious performances so that he gets retained.
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Great news, he deserves it for the year he has had :D
Let’s hope he uses the experience well and brings it to the Zimbabwe team.
Let’s hope he uses the experience well and brings it to the Zimbabwe team.
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I’m quite surprised after his recent poor franchise from this last month.
But so so happy for him. What a legend
But so so happy for him. What a legend
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His new coach Trevor Bayliss has just been on and said ‘Sikandar Raza is a bit of an unknown’
Apart from the fact he’s played 66 first class matches, 222 List A and 158 T20’s, was all over the news for the past six months, and has played for numerous franchises even recently? 😂
‘Unknown’ 😂
Apart from the fact he’s played 66 first class matches, 222 List A and 158 T20’s, was all over the news for the past six months, and has played for numerous franchises even recently? 😂
‘Unknown’ 😂
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Fellow Zimbo (I’m still claiming him) Sam Curran in the same franchise. For a record amount too!!! Kevin would be bouncing
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TapsC2 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:18 am
Not even about the price. Its about him going there and putting on some serious performances so that he gets retained.
This.
And yeah, for the year he has had, he had to land a deal. Not that I care a lot about IPL, but always good to see Zimbos getting noticed.
And wow! Sam Curran, the highest paid ever! He can surely make all the money in these leagues and turn out for Zim you know :)
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:36 am
His new coach Trevor Bayliss has just been on and said ‘Sikandar Raza is a bit of an unknown’
Apart from the fact he’s played 66 first class matches, 222 List A and 158 T20’s, was all over the news for the past six months, and has played for numerous franchises even recently? 😂
‘Unknown’ 😂
Well, what an idiotic thing to say, really. I'm not sure Raza will get the right opportunities then...
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Punjab are wasting their time on Jonny Jonny... Sikki is a much better alternative.
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Yeah it’s unfair treatment but I guess this where some people might question the world class tag. This is the final barrier Raza has to break. To not just make the IPL but to be a regular. From the owners’ perspective he makes a lot of sense. A strong option on the bench. I’m sure he wants more and he will get his chance.
I think the big thing for him to get the trust of the coaching staff is that ideally Raza needs a few deliveries to get settled. That’s his ideal scenario but coming down the order in pressure situations might not be ideal for him. He can do it but at that level they might have some doubts
I think the big thing for him to get the trust of the coaching staff is that ideally Raza needs a few deliveries to get settled. That’s his ideal scenario but coming down the order in pressure situations might not be ideal for him. He can do it but at that level they might have some doubts
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TapsC2 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:06 am
Yeah it’s unfair treatment but I guess this where some people might question the world class tag. This is the final barrier Raza has to break. To not just make the IPL but to be a regular. From the owners’ perspective he makes a lot of sense. A strong option on the bench. I’m sure he wants more and he will get his chance.
I think the big thing for him to get the trust of the coaching staff is that ideally Raza needs a few deliveries to get settled. That’s his ideal scenario but coming down the order in pressure situations might not be ideal for him. He can do it but at that level they might have some doubts
Yes. As good as he is, he can’t be considered world class if he can’t make an IPL team.
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Yeah SZ has a point. There is nothing that suggests that say a Romerio Shepherd is better than Sikandar Raza or say Tristian Stubbs is better than Raza... Sikki is easily better than these players but being a zimbabwean it doesn't help. If you ask me there are players like Bas De Leede, Mark Adair, Van Beek, Ngarava who can make an IPL team but that doesn't suit the IPL franchises policy of keeping the Aussies, English and South Africans happy!
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sam_ahm wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:49 pm
Yeah SZ has a point. There is nothing that suggests that say a Romerio Shepherd is better than Sikandar Raza or say Tristian Stubbs is better than Raza... Sikki is easily better than these players but being a zimbabwean it doesn't help. If you ask me there are players like Bas De Leede, Mark Adair, Van Beek, Ngarava who can make an IPL team but that doesn't suit the IPL franchises policy of keeping the Aussies, English and South Africans happy!
‘Easily’ better is a big call.
These guys don’t often have the luxury of feasting on associate attacks, from the number 5 batting spot.
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sam_ahm wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:49 pm
Yeah SZ has a point. There is nothing that suggests that say a Romerio Shepherd is better than Sikandar Raza or say Tristian Stubbs is better than Raza... Sikki is easily better than these players but being a zimbabwean it doesn't help. If you ask me there are players like Bas De Leede, Mark Adair, Van Beek, Ngarava who can make an IPL team but that doesn't suit the IPL franchises policy of keeping the Aussies, English and South Africans happy!
I actually thought he was talking more about, Raza Bhai also being half Pakistani, i hope that's not the case and he really is liked by all but its sad to see him sit out the whole time.
the higher you go the cooler it becomes
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Yes, half a pak will go against Sikanders favour.
Being a zimbo also does too as theres scepticism they can handle premium attacks.
Being a zimbo also does too as theres scepticism they can handle premium attacks.
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