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PJ registered as an overseas last season. He is ineligible to play for Zim so must be an overseas.
Probably the end of him. And M Frost, Patel, maybe A Frost.
They’d rather have Nigel Bonyongwe and Kudzai Sauramba playing.
Probably the end of him. And M Frost, Patel, maybe A Frost.
They’d rather have Nigel Bonyongwe and Kudzai Sauramba playing.
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Its interesting how everything seems so structured well more of controlled. Mutendera is working over time gets to select the franchise sides too. They should clearly give the guy a raise with all this additional work. The theme of the national strategy is '.. the main thing is the main thing.". What is the main thing?
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When the Naqvi's came in there must have been a different strategy working there or perhaps that where the ZC discretion comes in.
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It's a reminder that division and opposition doesn't work here.
There has been opposition to Mutendera, ZC, and racist selection. So ZC have just doubled down. It's what they do. It's what happens in this country.
They've closed ranks. Gave Mutendera even more power. Flexed their muscles. Sidelined Mangongo, who was clearly too vocal and independent. And fired a warning to anyone else who rocks the boat. And shown complete and utter disdain for the fans.
We should have expected it. Sort of did, tbf.
There has been opposition to Mutendera, ZC, and racist selection. So ZC have just doubled down. It's what they do. It's what happens in this country.
They've closed ranks. Gave Mutendera even more power. Flexed their muscles. Sidelined Mangongo, who was clearly too vocal and independent. And fired a warning to anyone else who rocks the boat. And shown complete and utter disdain for the fans.
We should have expected it. Sort of did, tbf.
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tawac wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:19 am
When the Naqvi's came in there must have been a different strategy working there or perhaps that where the ZC discretion comes in.
That 'strategy' is called bribery 😂 😂
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 8:56 am
Maruma taking over as captain.
They are coming for Rhinos next, watch out Adam Chifo.
Franchise teams with only 5 black players in the XI clearly unacceptable,
Is he actually taking over as captain?
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tawac wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:08 am
Its interesting how everything seems so structured well more of controlled. Mutendera is working over time gets to select the franchise sides too. They should clearly give the guy a raise with all this additional work. The theme of the national strategy is '.. the main thing is the main thing.". What is the main thing?
Too controlled. ZC suits telling everyone when to eat, sleep and breathe next 😂
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Exactly on the money Secret. They've doubled down.
I was also waiting for that. Engaging via Zolsky and Co on social media made people mistakenly think there was a bit of room for debate but it just enraged them that the custodians were being questioned.
Mentioning either of the Welch's, but particularly NW also seems to anger them unreasonably. They're going to need to score multiple match winning hundreds, and i doubt that will even be enough.
It's also possible of course that someone at Mountaineers has complained. The door is always open for a clever complaint. Divide and rule is how it's always been done.
So I think the odds of Rangers being made a franchise next season is dead? 😂 😂
David will be on his second bottle of Green Label, what a win for him.
They've also really put the squeeze on players financially this season. They're going to have to find several snitches in each franchise to keep everyone miserably trudging onwards. There will be no shortage of those.
What a mess.
I was also waiting for that. Engaging via Zolsky and Co on social media made people mistakenly think there was a bit of room for debate but it just enraged them that the custodians were being questioned.
Mentioning either of the Welch's, but particularly NW also seems to anger them unreasonably. They're going to need to score multiple match winning hundreds, and i doubt that will even be enough.
It's also possible of course that someone at Mountaineers has complained. The door is always open for a clever complaint. Divide and rule is how it's always been done.
So I think the odds of Rangers being made a franchise next season is dead? 😂 😂
David will be on his second bottle of Green Label, what a win for him.
They've also really put the squeeze on players financially this season. They're going to have to find several snitches in each franchise to keep everyone miserably trudging onwards. There will be no shortage of those.
What a mess.
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Pat_Bee wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:48 am
tawac wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:08 am
Its interesting how everything seems so structured well more of controlled. Mutendera is working over time gets to select the franchise sides too. They should clearly give the guy a raise with all this additional work. The theme of the national strategy is '.. the main thing is the main thing.". What is the main thing?
Too controlled. ZC suits telling everyone when to eat, sleep and breathe next 😂
They've been doing that for years. Ask players about living conditions when they play in Masvingo, Mutare, Kwekwe, and Byo. Coaches and pointy shoes guys don't suffer the same fate.
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Reckon NW and BC have done enough to get a look in. No reasonable explanation can keep them out for long. Who knows we might actually see NW back in national colours come during the Afghan series.
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We all know they’ll select Curran, the Welch’s and Campbell for the England test match. Both to show the world ‘look how we aren’t racist!’ But also because they know we’ll get whacked within two days and they can then use that to never select them ever again 😂
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Marshmallow wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:04 am
https://x.com/FrankMawoza1/status/18627 ... SHOLw&s=19
Moor not in their targeted list as of now !!
He probably plays for free / and or makes a contribution.
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You see you're not helping their cause 😂 😂
It has to be their idea.
Adam Theo always getting the scoop is no longer a surprise 😂
Ya you'd think PJ should be able to dodge this. He's been part of our cricket for a long time and now minds his own business after losing the lop sided c**k measuring comp. Clearly no mention of anyone else escaping the axe?
I'm betting that Welch loses the captaincy. Whoever gets it you know 😂 , there's nothing subtle going on here.
Are we going to see a subdued Mangongo or will we see an angry response? I predict 1000 laps for his first academy intake.
It has to be their idea.
Adam Theo always getting the scoop is no longer a surprise 😂
Ya you'd think PJ should be able to dodge this. He's been part of our cricket for a long time and now minds his own business after losing the lop sided c**k measuring comp. Clearly no mention of anyone else escaping the axe?
I'm betting that Welch loses the captaincy. Whoever gets it you know 😂 , there's nothing subtle going on here.
Are we going to see a subdued Mangongo or will we see an angry response? I predict 1000 laps for his first academy intake.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:19 am
We all know they’ll select Curran, the Welch’s and Campbell for the England test match. Both to show the world ‘look how we aren’t racist!’ But also because they know we’ll get whacked within two days and they can then use that to never select them ever again 😂
That's the issue- if they ever get around to getting a go it's going to be a one off 😂
Curran and Welch have faced all those bowlers multiple times and played 10 years of cricket there. NW scored any excellent hundred against Jimmy Anderson in a two's game. Well he survived Anderson and scored it against the others 😂
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:28 am
Marshmallow wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:04 am
https://x.com/FrankMawoza1/status/18627 ... SHOLw&s=19
Moor not in their targeted list as of now !!
He probably plays for free / and or makes a contribution.
My thoughts as well...but he is a proper player. Having a s**t start as well. The only guy that can play with a clear head. Got more money than Mawoza. 😂
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What's the situation with Awad Naqvi now? 😂 Even though he is the brother of ZC's favorite player, he isn't adding any value to the ZC setup! (Is Awad Naqvi and Antum Naqvi still considered overseas players?)
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In fairness... Kaif Patel getting game time is better for the individual than anything else.
Awad Naqvi is actually a solid player though tbf. Currently averaging 59 in the Logan Cup. If that was a 21 year old who'd come through Zim U19s, we'd all be (quite rightly) getting very excited. Def a better red ball player though.
Awad Naqvi is actually a solid player though tbf. Currently averaging 59 in the Logan Cup. If that was a 21 year old who'd come through Zim U19s, we'd all be (quite rightly) getting very excited. Def a better red ball player though.
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