Yes the Zimbabwe tour of Aus will be played in Darwin and Cairns
I’m not holding hope for any test matches to player by Zimbabwe, I’m expecting them to be replaced by limited overs stuff.
You have to remember the the new model for Zimbabwe Cricket is to play as little cricket as possible to save money to pay off the debt.
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Googly wrote: ↑Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:56 pm
Still no decision from the Reserve Bank as to how ZC’s money will be converted to pay employees. I just read an article saying ZC are pushing for them to be paid in forex.
I don’t see that happening. What used to be the case is you could have your own Nostro account where USD was deposited and you could theoretically withdraw it in USD. The gov has repeatedly stolen that money and we’re no longer a multi currency economy...well they’ve tried that and it’s failed and they’ve backtracked in a few sectors of the economy. I wonder if they’ve asked Mlotshwa for help since he’s ED’s nephew 😂
Zim is at a crossroads and the government may well lighten up on a few of their ridiculous rules, the problem is the gov wants the money for their Xmas bonuses and the ZC staff need the money for Xmas so something has to give, ZC have to deliver in the next couple of weeks.
I’ve just read the Surrey tweet. 117 Surrey clubs have entered 1350 teams in some age group competition they’re holding. How on earth do you compete with that?
There is no way around. Once your money is in Zim it gets converted. Its standard procedure in most African countries actually. You usually have a time limit to spend it or lose it. They can only settle foreign obligations with that forex. Most big contracts are pegged using the bank rate. Its an unfortunate loss but it is what it is. This affects everybody and unless they can somehow register themselves like some sort of tourist facility like Innscor managed to do they have to accept it.
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For sure the problem has been around for a while, and I’m certain that’s Metbank were covering for a lot of the tricks being played. My big question is are they still ZC’s bankers?
Of course if you have a shady bank you can use them to help you get bang for your buck, but I will take a poisoned ice cream on the fact that most of the profiteering happened during incoming tranches. You could use tricks to benefit cricket or use the same tricks to sideline money for yourself. You decide what these guys have been doing all these years 😂 Now it looks like they’re scratching their heads.
Of course if you have a shady bank you can use them to help you get bang for your buck, but I will take a poisoned ice cream on the fact that most of the profiteering happened during incoming tranches. You could use tricks to benefit cricket or use the same tricks to sideline money for yourself. You decide what these guys have been doing all these years 😂 Now it looks like they’re scratching their heads.
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This is a good article today on CSA.
https://www.sacricketmag.com/moroe-and- ... the-music/
The parallels to what has transpired here are there to see.
https://www.sacricketmag.com/moroe-and- ... the-music/
The parallels to what has transpired here are there to see.
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And another
https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/crick ... ricket-sa/
It’s all happening down there faster than you can blink.
These ANC muppets can’t quite operate with impunity just yet, but almost. The only thing missing not to make it an exact replica of here is that Ramaphosa is not the patron of their cricket 😂
https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/crick ... ricket-sa/
It’s all happening down there faster than you can blink.
These ANC muppets can’t quite operate with impunity just yet, but almost. The only thing missing not to make it an exact replica of here is that Ramaphosa is not the patron of their cricket 😂
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foreignfield wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:06 pm
How much hope do we have that one of the scheduled Tests actually takes place? I'd love to see us take on Ireland, but as TapsC said, this is only happening in Zim at gun-point.
There's a little bit of hope based on this article.
https://www.herald.co.zw/chevrons-set-to-bounce-back/
2 Tests v Sri Lanka in January looks to be going ahead
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Mr Twig wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:38 am
foreignfield wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:06 pm
How much hope do we have that one of the scheduled Tests actually takes place? I'd love to see us take on Ireland, but as TapsC said, this is only happening in Zim at gun-point.
There's a little bit of hope based on this article.
https://www.herald.co.zw/chevrons-set-to-bounce-back/
2 Tests v Sri Lanka in January looks to be going ahead
Makoni mentioned they might swap the tests for limited overs stuff. Hopefully not because I think if the boys can get some
Logan Cup cricket in & prepare the right pitches it could be a good series with a chance of victory for Zimbabwe
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Word on the street is that ZC are no closer to having the Logan Cup organized. What on earth are they doing? How hard is it to organize a handful of cricket matches?
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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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jaybro wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2019 4:45 am
Black Mamba wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2019 4:36 am
jaybro wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:01 am
Makoni claiming the Sri Lanka series will go ahead, whilst also suggesting the Test matches will be scrapped for more limited overs stuff
Also suggesting the domestic competition will start in December
https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/waiting-ga ... cricketers
Seems no impact of ICC's ban on ZC, these individuals are still given back their posts.Makoni is also one of those responsible for downfall of Cricket in Zimbabwe
Where have you been?? The ICC backed the Mukhanli /Makoni regime 110% !!! They ordered the SRC to reinstate them no questions asked. I'm sure that these thieves running the ICC are probably getting some kick back from ZC too
Thats 60% grace shown by ICC. 40% of Mukuhalani's fake report given to ICC, to prove politics not interfering in ZC
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eugene wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:10 am
Word on the street is that ZC are no closer to having the Logan Cup organized. What on earth are they doing? How hard is it to organize a handful of cricket matches?
This is why I don't have the same level of respect for Hammy that people claim we should. He was responsible for this organisation staying in power and ruining the game like they continue to.
There has been absolutely no cricket for Zim in what should be our busiest period of cricket for the year.
Googly wrote:
There's a little bit of hope based on this article.
https://www.herald.co.zw/chevrons-set-to-bounce-back/
It's the herald. Probably Melhuli getting one of his cronies to write up some crap.
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I believe Standard Bank is in talks with CSA as we speak. If they pull the plug they’re in deep doodoo.
I don’t see them reaching any agreement.
It’s fascinating to watch, I so wish hhm was still here, I’d love to hear his take on this.
We’ve been down this road so we know step by step how it plays out.
You won’t hear a peep out of any player of colour from Rabada downwards. Hersch has had a bit to say, but he’s the only one, he’s our Taibu!
I’ll take a bet Junior Dahla is in the line up. I’m keen to see how he goes, he’s decent.
Bavuma for captain.
If Faf sucks this one up I’ll be surprised.
With the Kolpak clock winding down anyone that can jump will go, except for the big name black guys who’ll become their Hamiltons and Eltons in terms of well paid inside board front men being the veneer of respectability because if just one of them spoke out it would be damaging to the master plan.
I don’t see them reaching any agreement.
It’s fascinating to watch, I so wish hhm was still here, I’d love to hear his take on this.
We’ve been down this road so we know step by step how it plays out.
You won’t hear a peep out of any player of colour from Rabada downwards. Hersch has had a bit to say, but he’s the only one, he’s our Taibu!
I’ll take a bet Junior Dahla is in the line up. I’m keen to see how he goes, he’s decent.
Bavuma for captain.
If Faf sucks this one up I’ll be surprised.
With the Kolpak clock winding down anyone that can jump will go, except for the big name black guys who’ll become their Hamiltons and Eltons in terms of well paid inside board front men being the veneer of respectability because if just one of them spoke out it would be damaging to the master plan.
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Still no decision from the Reserve Bank as to how ZC’s money will be converted to pay employees. I just read an article saying ZC are pushing for them to be paid in forex.
I don’t see that happening. What used to be the case is you could have your own Nostro account where USD was deposited and you could theoretically withdraw it in USD. The gov has repeatedly stolen that money and we’re no longer a multi currency economy...well they’ve tried that and it’s failed and they’ve backtracked in a few sectors of the economy. I wonder if they’ve asked Mlotshwa for help since he’s ED’s nephew 😂
Zim is at a crossroads and the government may well lighten up on a few of their ridiculous rules, the problem is the gov wants the money for their Xmas bonuses and the ZC staff need the money for Xmas so something has to give, ZC have to deliver in the next couple of weeks.
I’ve just read the Surrey tweet. 117 Surrey clubs have entered 1350 teams in some age group competition they’re holding. How on earth do you compete with that?
I don’t see that happening. What used to be the case is you could have your own Nostro account where USD was deposited and you could theoretically withdraw it in USD. The gov has repeatedly stolen that money and we’re no longer a multi currency economy...well they’ve tried that and it’s failed and they’ve backtracked in a few sectors of the economy. I wonder if they’ve asked Mlotshwa for help since he’s ED’s nephew 😂
Zim is at a crossroads and the government may well lighten up on a few of their ridiculous rules, the problem is the gov wants the money for their Xmas bonuses and the ZC staff need the money for Xmas so something has to give, ZC have to deliver in the next couple of weeks.
I’ve just read the Surrey tweet. 117 Surrey clubs have entered 1350 teams in some age group competition they’re holding. How on earth do you compete with that?
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hhm is confident that the selection of too many white players over African talent is what is holding the Proteas back.
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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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Black Mamba wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2019 4:36 am
jaybro wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:01 am
Makoni claiming the Sri Lanka series will go ahead, whilst also suggesting the Test matches will be scrapped for more limited overs stuff
Also suggesting the domestic competition will start in December
https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/waiting-ga ... cricketers
Seems no impact of ICC's ban on ZC, these individuals are still given back their posts.Makoni is also one of those responsible for downfall of Cricket in Zimbabwe
Where have you been?? The ICC backed the Mukhanli /Makoni regime 110% !!! They ordered the SRC to reinstate them no questions asked. I'm sure that these thieves running the ICC are probably getting some kick back from ZC too
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zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:11 pm
That Australia tour seems odd. I highly doubt CA agreed to that. A touring side to Aus in mid winter when Aus are generally playing elsewhere. Seems very bizarre.
Makes sense to me. Australia are not going to waste their summer schedule against a lowly team like us. They've deliberately buried it in the winter and will most likely play these games in Cairns or Alice Springs.
Here is the latest FTP updated November 19
https://icc-static-files.s3.amazonaws.c ... v-2019.pdf
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Mr Twig wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 4:17 pm
zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:11 pm
That Australia tour seems odd. I highly doubt CA agreed to that. A touring side to Aus in mid winter when Aus are generally playing elsewhere. Seems very bizarre.
Makes sense to me. Australia are not going to waste their summer schedule against a lowly team like us. They've deliberately buried it in the winter and will most likely play these games in Cairns or Alice Springs.
Here is the latest FTP updated November 19
https://icc-static-files.s3.amazonaws.c ... v-2019.pdf
Finding grounds to play in would be tough seeing as AFL will be in full swing. Aus also would not just hide them away if hosting as they would need to make some money from it. No one is doing that by playing in Cairns or Alice Springs. It would make sense to play at Alan Border Field as that is where CA academy headquarters are and they would have no issue getting that field in a scheduling manner.
Most likely is that Aus will go to Zim as it is nothing for them to do so.
If theres one thing we know is that Zim does not end up sticking to their fixture list. We are playing the same teams over and over as well. We don't even play Eng, SA, NZ, WI so I would expect that fixture list of ours to change. I hope the Aus series goes ahead and they play at AB field, but I don't hold much hope, and also unsure if I want to see Elton, Cephas, Chari, and some more has beens getting picked so they get a free holiday.
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Yes the Zimbabwe tour of Aus will be played in Darwin and Cairns
I’m not holding hope for any test matches to player by Zimbabwe, I’m expecting them to be replaced by limited overs stuff.
You have to remember the the new model for Zimbabwe Cricket is to play as little cricket as possible to save money to pay off the debt.
I’m not holding hope for any test matches to player by Zimbabwe, I’m expecting them to be replaced by limited overs stuff.
You have to remember the the new model for Zimbabwe Cricket is to play as little cricket as possible to save money to pay off the debt.
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jaybro wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2019 4:21 am
Yes the Zimbabwe tour of Aus will be played in Darwin and Cairns
Didn't they play up there and out of season as well when Aus had to host BD for the first time?
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foreignfield wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2019 7:50 am
jaybro wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2019 4:21 am
Yes the Zimbabwe tour of Aus will be played in Darwin and Cairns
Didn't they play up there and out of season as well when Aus had to host BD for the first time?
Yep. 2003. First and only BD tour of AUS. Apart from another tour in 2008.
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Australia has hosted 3 winter tours in the ‘top end’ of Australia
Bangladesh for 2 Tests & 3 ODIs in 2003
Sri Lanka for 2 Tests in 2004
Bangladesh for 3 ODIs in 2008
Bangladesh for 2 Tests & 3 ODIs in 2003
Sri Lanka for 2 Tests in 2004
Bangladesh for 3 ODIs in 2008
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