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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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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And Cricket Australia has used the winter months to to promote 'A' tours.
In July 2006 there was the Top End series with Pakistan & India "A"s held in Cairns & Darwin.
In 2009 we hosted Pakistan A in June/July, playing at Townsville.
In June 2010 we hosted Sri Lanka A in Townsville & The Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
In July/August 2014 we hosted India A & South Africa A at the Allan Border Field & at Townsville.
In July/August 2016 we hosted South Africa A At the Allan Border Field (ABF) & Townsville then India A in August/September at the ABF.
So, it can be done regardless of any footy codes are playing.
It really irked me when Australia canned the tour by Bangladesh a couple of years ago because the Top End was the perfect location. They are prepared to play 'A' cricket up there - for investment in the future!? But couldn't host Bangla because it wasn't financially viable.
I know the answers & it's all to do with the arrogance & profit margins of the top 3 but the cynicism to say you are promoting the international game & then don't s**ts me.
Plus, the lost opportunity for the overseas players to never or play very little in Australia would be disappointing. Ask Mahela Jayawardene & Kumar Sangakkara how many tests in Australia they played? Actually, in 2012/13 they did get the Boxing day & New Years day tests in Melbourne & Sydney but that was on their 3rd tour. It was the Top End In 2004 as stated by Jaybro & Brisbane & Hobart in 07/08.
In July 2006 there was the Top End series with Pakistan & India "A"s held in Cairns & Darwin.
In 2009 we hosted Pakistan A in June/July, playing at Townsville.
In June 2010 we hosted Sri Lanka A in Townsville & The Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
In July/August 2014 we hosted India A & South Africa A at the Allan Border Field & at Townsville.
In July/August 2016 we hosted South Africa A At the Allan Border Field (ABF) & Townsville then India A in August/September at the ABF.
So, it can be done regardless of any footy codes are playing.
It really irked me when Australia canned the tour by Bangladesh a couple of years ago because the Top End was the perfect location. They are prepared to play 'A' cricket up there - for investment in the future!? But couldn't host Bangla because it wasn't financially viable.
I know the answers & it's all to do with the arrogance & profit margins of the top 3 but the cynicism to say you are promoting the international game & then don't s**ts me.
Plus, the lost opportunity for the overseas players to never or play very little in Australia would be disappointing. Ask Mahela Jayawardene & Kumar Sangakkara how many tests in Australia they played? Actually, in 2012/13 they did get the Boxing day & New Years day tests in Melbourne & Sydney but that was on their 3rd tour. It was the Top End In 2004 as stated by Jaybro & Brisbane & Hobart in 07/08.
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Well I hope they choose to play at AB Field because flying to Darwin or up Cairns costs a s**t load, and I certainly am not going there to sight see.
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Upcomming Australia tour of Zimbabwe is going to be a holiday tour :D
Venues, Environment and Enjoyment is on the cards then the little bit of game 😂
Venues, Environment and Enjoyment is on the cards then the little bit of game 😂
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jaybro wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:17 am
zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:54 am
Well I hope they choose to play at AB Field because flying to Darwin or up Cairns costs a s**t load, and I certainly am not going there to sight see.
Both are excellent cities/towns definitely worth the trip up there
I get enough heat and humidity here in Brisbane, i'm not spending my winters exposing myself to that.
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I’d love Encore to be online to give his take on the disaster unfolding in South Africa.
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A secret committee selecting the team to play England and nobody will divulge who’s on it. Well respected administrators getting sacked, similarly well respected journalists losing their accreditation because they’ve written scathing articles about the racism within CSA, past players openly casting aspersions on what’s going on, sponsors fleeing for their lives, their FC system collapsing..the list is long.
It’s time for a walk out and let them get on with it.
After years of a skewed playing field if they don’t have enough players of colour to make up a side then they never will have, they should just pick a side that represents the demographic, which is the eternal war cry, and see how they go. That equates to one white guy.
Daft Du Plessis should grow a set and pack his bags.
CSA should have waited for a lesser side to tour before they made their move, England will mince a poor side.
It’s time for a walk out and let them get on with it.
After years of a skewed playing field if they don’t have enough players of colour to make up a side then they never will have, they should just pick a side that represents the demographic, which is the eternal war cry, and see how they go. That equates to one white guy.
Daft Du Plessis should grow a set and pack his bags.
CSA should have waited for a lesser side to tour before they made their move, England will mince a poor side.
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jaybro wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:17 am
zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:54 am
Well I hope they choose to play at AB Field because flying to Darwin or up Cairns costs a s**t load, and I certainly am not going there to sight see.
Both are excellent cities/towns definitely worth the trip up there
I get enough heat and humidity here in Brisbane, i'm not spending my winters exposing myself to that.
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I’d love Encore to be online to give his take on the disaster unfolding in South Africa.
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Googly wrote: ↑Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:07 pm
I’d love Encore to be online to give his take on the disaster unfolding in South Africa.
What's the latest
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A secret committee selecting the team to play England and nobody will divulge who’s on it. Well respected administrators getting sacked, similarly well respected journalists losing their accreditation because they’ve written scathing articles about the racism within CSA, past players openly casting aspersions on what’s going on, sponsors fleeing for their lives, their FC system collapsing..the list is long.
It’s time for a walk out and let them get on with it.
After years of a skewed playing field if they don’t have enough players of colour to make up a side then they never will have, they should just pick a side that represents the demographic, which is the eternal war cry, and see how they go. That equates to one white guy.
Daft Du Plessis should grow a set and pack his bags.
CSA should have waited for a lesser side to tour before they made their move, England will mince a poor side.
It’s time for a walk out and let them get on with it.
After years of a skewed playing field if they don’t have enough players of colour to make up a side then they never will have, they should just pick a side that represents the demographic, which is the eternal war cry, and see how they go. That equates to one white guy.
Daft Du Plessis should grow a set and pack his bags.
CSA should have waited for a lesser side to tour before they made their move, England will mince a poor side.
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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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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
Also suggesting the domestic competition will start in December
https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/waiting-ga ... cricketers
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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
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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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Googly wrote: ↑Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:07 pm
I’d love Encore to be online to give his take on the disaster unfolding in South Africa.
This isn’t directed at you specifically, but I see this type of comment way to often here from a lot of forum members.
Encore/hhm got you all good. He hit a nerve with the forum like nothing I’ve seen before on a forum. In the sense it lasted years.
A master troll and he won. He got his tentacles in and riled everyone up and my impression at least is he stands on top. Played the forum (some exception) like a fiddle.
Strangely, the one forum member who actually got to him and made him run was Chesterton.
Who would have thought that of all the forum and its members, with the substantial collective intelligence we have, that the one that destroyed hhm, was a paranoid nutcase with 100 posts that thought him and Sloan wanted to kill him.
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