Zimbabwe Under 19 Cricketers doesn't have future, 50% of them moves to other nation, 20% of them attains universities, 20% opts for other sports and remaining 10% of them plays some cricket.
Transistion of young players is very weak in Zimbabwe.
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This conversation thread certainly serves to remind us just how miraculous Andy Flower was. He really was a once-in-a-lifetime talent for Zimbabwe. He is the only player we have ever had that would automatically walk into every test team in the world.
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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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> ##Dougie Mariller wrote:Zimbabwe Under 19 Cricketers doesn't have future, 50% of them moves to other nation, 20% of them attains universities, 20% opts for other sports and remaining 10% of them plays some cricket. Transistion of young players is very weak in Zimbabwe.
If they don't find a way to get these guys playing then Zim cricket has no future. The current economic situation makes it virtually impossible anyway, but assume that something changes for the better in a big way in the next two years and Zim becomes a place that you can see a future and people start coming back, ZC has to make cricket a viable career for wannabe professional cricketers. To date they have not shown any inclination for doing so. Even a few years ago when there was more cash and more decent players around they made no effort to integrate school leavers into the system. As long as ZC keep getting their ICC allocation they don't seem to worry about results. Compared to most other member nations it's nowhere near enough, but in Zim terms it's a fortune. You've got administrators and board members that are more than happy to get their monthly salary and retain their cushy one hour a day desk job with no desire whatsoever to do anything. In fact to work harder than one's peers might be imprudent. As that money source slowly dwindles the opportunity to develop players becomes less and we're now on a vicious downward spiral with little hope of recovery.
When was the last time their PR department issued a statement? When did we last hear anything from Streak, Taibu, Klusener or anybody? In fact they are probably under instruction or know it's not going to end well if they say anything beyond the usual platitudes.
When was the last time they did anything constructive like send promising players to batting or bowling academies? There would be a few more than willing to go, they'd come back better players and could be locked into a two year cheap contract to play. What happened to the HPC? What happened to quality coaching clinics for national age group players?
We don't even have a proper indoor facility that can be used. Why can't they engage Gary and John Brent, why on earth did they let those guys go? The list of monumental blunders ZC have committed, and continue to do so, could fill a book.
If they don't find a way to get these guys playing then Zim cricket has no future. The current economic situation makes it virtually impossible anyway, but assume that something changes for the better in a big way in the next two years and Zim becomes a place that you can see a future and people start coming back, ZC has to make cricket a viable career for wannabe professional cricketers. To date they have not shown any inclination for doing so. Even a few years ago when there was more cash and more decent players around they made no effort to integrate school leavers into the system. As long as ZC keep getting their ICC allocation they don't seem to worry about results. Compared to most other member nations it's nowhere near enough, but in Zim terms it's a fortune. You've got administrators and board members that are more than happy to get their monthly salary and retain their cushy one hour a day desk job with no desire whatsoever to do anything. In fact to work harder than one's peers might be imprudent. As that money source slowly dwindles the opportunity to develop players becomes less and we're now on a vicious downward spiral with little hope of recovery.
When was the last time their PR department issued a statement? When did we last hear anything from Streak, Taibu, Klusener or anybody? In fact they are probably under instruction or know it's not going to end well if they say anything beyond the usual platitudes.
When was the last time they did anything constructive like send promising players to batting or bowling academies? There would be a few more than willing to go, they'd come back better players and could be locked into a two year cheap contract to play. What happened to the HPC? What happened to quality coaching clinics for national age group players?
We don't even have a proper indoor facility that can be used. Why can't they engage Gary and John Brent, why on earth did they let those guys go? The list of monumental blunders ZC have committed, and continue to do so, could fill a book.
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ShareRobin Brown will be coming back to Kwekwe. He might even park off in my house, which is fine because he always brings his own bottle of red.
As it stands, he has convinced both BT and Jarvis to play for us as overseas pros.
As it stands, he has convinced both BT and Jarvis to play for us as overseas pros.
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Wow, that is amazing news!!! How are they going to manage that with such a late start to our season? Does that mean they're not going back for the County season?
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That's the other thing- our season has to be played in the English off season so we can get a few of their players over here. Anybody shouting about those guys taking a local's spot doesn't know what they are talking about. What happened to Wadham?
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> MidWest Rhinos wrote:Robin Brown will be coming back to Kwekwe. He might even park off in my house, which is fine because he always brings his own bottle of red. As it stands, he has convinced both BT and Jarvis to play for us as overseas pros.
Rhinos now are the new favourites to finally win a Logan cup .....
Rhinos now are the new favourites to finally win a Logan cup .....
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> Googly wrote: Does that mean they're not going back for the County season?
Obviously not. Both senior players at their respective counties. They'd probably only be around until the end of Feb. Still, excellent to have their talent and experience on the local scene until then.
(shame they aren't available for Zim, but that's another very boring story!)
Obviously not. Both senior players at their respective counties. They'd probably only be around until the end of Feb. Still, excellent to have their talent and experience on the local scene until then.
(shame they aren't available for Zim, but that's another very boring story!)
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It's pretty lousy that the ICC or the English government or someone can't apply some common sense and say that even though these guys are Kolpak players they should be able to represent their birth country.
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Trent Schadendorf Jayden, Alistair Ryan Frost, Liam Nicholas Roche, Kieran Robinson, J Connolly, M.Shumba, A.Shara, A.Chiradza, Greig Dollar
**** big question mark will be how many will turn up for Zimbabwe National Cricket in future, as Zimbabwe every time loses best of their under 19 talents to other nations.
Trent Schadendorf Jayden, Alistair Ryan Frost, Liam Nicholas Roche, Kieran Robinson, J Connolly, M.Shumba, A.Shara, A.Chiradza, Greig Dollar
**** big question mark will be how many will turn up for Zimbabwe National Cricket in future, as Zimbabwe every time loses best of their under 19 talents to other nations.
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ShareHere is the 13-man squad that will face Rhinos on Sunday, 11 December 2016 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Craig Ervine is on a vacation and will miss out first game.
B Chari
Mpofu
Mujuru
Keith Dabengwa
S Williams
Mutumbami
T Mupariwa
Jongwe
Nymubu( C)
Ndlovu
Chris Mpofu
Ncube
C. Tshuma
B Chari
Mpofu
Mujuru
Keith Dabengwa
S Williams
Mutumbami
T Mupariwa
Jongwe
Nymubu( C)
Ndlovu
Chris Mpofu
Ncube
C. Tshuma
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GregorPJ wrote:
I did notice from Deven Bell's instagram that he was in NZ, so i assume he isnt playing this season
Bad news !
zimbofan88 wrote:
Ndlovu
Ainsley Ndlovu ? The slow left armer ?
http://www.espncricinfo.com/zimbabwe/co ... 96456.html
If he's then he can be a good prospect. From his cricinfo profile I see he was in Durban Academy and played some games for Kwazulu Natal in SOU.
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CrimsonAvenger wrote:Not sure how true, but according to this: http://www.chronicle.co.zw/papa-back-at-tuskers/
Dabengwa, Mamhiyo and Brad Staddon have signed for / are training with the Tuskers. Ncube, Nyumbu, Mboyi, Chari, Mpofu, Chimhamhiwa, Mutumbami and Williams are confirmed too, the latter seems to be back as skipper.
Poor Journalism. Staddon is currently in Zannibar! He definitely isn't making a comeback.
Godwill is in Cape Town at uni.
I did notice from Deven Bell's instagram that he was in NZ, so i assume he isnt playing this season
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Final Squad Listings from http://www.3-mob.com/?p=27964#.WFXUKVV97IU
Some really unknown names there across all 4 squads, could the folks in the know enlighten us on them?
BULAWAYO METROPOLITAN TUSKERS
John Nyumbu (captain), Brian Chari (vice-captain), Bonaparte Mujuru, Nkosana Mpofu, Richmond Mutumbami, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Keith Dabengwa, Tafara Mupariwa, Luke Jongwe, Christopher Mpofu, Brian Vitori, Njabulo Ncube, Charlton Tshuma, Ainsley Ndlovu, Mbekezeli Mabuza, Cunningham Ncube, Stephen Chimhamhiwa, Ernest Masuku, Shoun Handirisi, Charles Kunje, Isheanopa Musekwa, Tawanda Bidi, Jeffrey Mhuriyengwe
HARARE METROPOLITAN EAGLES
Tinotenda Mutombodzi (captain), Cephas Zhuwawo, Nathan Waller (vice-captain), Regis Chakabva, Kudzai Maunze, Herbert Chikomba, Joylord Gumbie, Ryan Burl, Tafadzwa Muzarawetu, Simbarashe Gupo, Gary Chirimuuta, Cuthbert Musoko, Trevor Garwe, Taurai Muzarabani, Lavert Masunda, Gerald Aliseni, Tanyaradzwa Munyaradzi, Elton Chigumbura, Chamunorwa Chibhabha, Sikandar Raza
MANICALAND MOUNTAINEERS
Tinotenda Mawoyo (captain), Kevin Kasuza, Victor Nyauchi, William Mashinge, Kudzi Sauramba, Donald Tiripano (vice-captain), Tendai Chatara, Hamilton Masakadza, Vusi Sibanda, Timycen Maruma, Roy Kaia, Wellington Masakadza, Shingirai Masakadza, Tatenda Mupunga, Innocent Kaia, Natsai M’shangwe, Tapuwa Mufudza, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tafadzwa Kamungozi, Forster Mutizwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Definate Mawadzi, John Masara, Clive Chitumba, Nigel Bonyongwe, Tendai Masunda, Frank Mazvita, Hendrick Macheke
MIDLANDS RHINOS
Graeme Cremer (captain), Bothwell Chapungu, Remembrance Nyathi, Mkhululi Nyathi, Tafara Chingwara, Michael Chinouya, Manson Chikowero, Wallace Mubayiwa, Prince Masvaure, Malcom Waller, Tarisai Musakanda, Peter Moor, Neville Madziva, Richard Muzhange, Tendai Chisoro, Carl Mumba, Tendai Maruma, Trevor Chibvongodze, Brandon Mavuta, Nyasha Mayavo, Kudakwashe Munyede, Jameson Chikowero, Bright Matsiwe, Richard Ngarava, Gilford Muzeya, Trevor Gwandu, Walter Matawu, Brendan Taylor, Kyle Jarvis, Dylan Hondo
Some really unknown names there across all 4 squads, could the folks in the know enlighten us on them?
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Squad sizes:
Tuskers: 24
Eagles: 20
Mountaineers: 28
Rhinos: 30
Major movements: Charles Kunje is with Tuskers now, hopefully he'll get more game time there. Wellington Masakadza is back with the Mountaineers.
From the last U19 squad, we see only 3 guys getting into the squads: Mashinge at Mountaineers and Mavuta and Ngarava at Rhinos.
Tuskers: 24
Eagles: 20
Mountaineers: 28
Rhinos: 30
Major movements: Charles Kunje is with Tuskers now, hopefully he'll get more game time there. Wellington Masakadza is back with the Mountaineers.
From the last U19 squad, we see only 3 guys getting into the squads: Mashinge at Mountaineers and Mavuta and Ngarava at Rhinos.
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Manson Chikowero at the Midlands Mid West Rhinos was with the Zim u17 at the recently ended CSA week
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