> Pat_Bee wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2026 4:32 pm sam_ahm wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2026 3:02 pm What's the status on Naqvi? Have they given up on him? That would be the other way round, no? He is the one who has to meet various criteria in order to play. For once ZC can’t be blamed for something
ZC don't need to worry much on Antum's expense, rich man Mr. Naqvi got it all covered
A Falao, T Chataira, T Gwandu, E Masuku, W Masakadza, V Masekesa, K Matigimu, N Nyamhuri.
Batsmen M Campbell, B Curran, T Musakanda, T Munyonga, T Musekiwa, D Myers ,I Kaia, T Kamumhukamwe, N Welch.
Allrounders: J Campbell, V Chirwa, L Jongwe, A Naqvi, Frost brothers
Wicketkeepers:
V Changa, C Madande, T Marumani, N Mayavo, P Taruvinga, T Tsiga.
That would be the players I'd have for the A-side.
Not sure about M Frost and A Naqvi being in the side, if they're ever going to represent ZC. Although Naqvi is more eager compared Mike Frost but they're not eligiblei n their own ways. Kudzai Maunze has had good numbers in this season but he's going to be 35 in few weeks and never played any international games. Don't know how much his experience will effect the dressing room compared other guys, who had some international experience. Young guys like Taruvinga and Changa might be too early to join A-side but they should be in the academy squad playing against Titans and Namibia A.
> sam_ahm wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2026 1:03 pm India - Zimbabwe 3 ODIs confirmed for start of January 2027. Got the second game at my hometown, would look to see the boys in action.
Is this in addition to the rumour of India touring Zimbabwe for T20s? Anyway that’s great news and a tour that was probably created on the back of our decent performance at the World Cup.
> Andy31 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2026 6:03 am Alistair Frost has said his keen to represent Zim. Michael Frost hasn’t made a call yet but yes both eligible.
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> Mr Twig wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2026 10:56 pm sam_ahm wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2026 1:03 pm India - Zimbabwe 3 ODIs confirmed for start of January 2027. Got the second game at my hometown, would look to see the boys in action. Is this in addition to the rumour of India touring Zimbabwe for T20s? Anyway that’s great news and a tour that was probably created on the back of our decent performance at the World Cup.
Yes this is India's home schedule which is confirmed. I'm not sure what is Zimbabwe's home schedule for this year. I suspect it is not as good as it was last year though.
> sam_ahm wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2026 1:08 pm Mr Twig wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2026 10:56 pm sam_ahm wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2026 1:03 pm India - Zimbabwe 3 ODIs confirmed for start of January 2027. Got the second game at my hometown, would look to see the boys in action. Is this in addition to the rumour of India touring Zimbabwe for T20s? Anyway that’s great news and a tour that was probably created on the back of our decent performance at the World Cup. Yes this is India's home schedule which is confirmed. I'm not sure what is Zimbabwe's home schedule for this year. I suspect it is not as good as it was last year though.
Yep India coming is also confirmed. 3 T20Is July 23,25 & 26
> Andy31 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 12, 2026 12:49 am The A team will touring Bangladesh July South Africa and Ireland A may be touring at some point. The academy will be touring South Africa at some point The high performance run by Houghton will be touring England again. I believe the academy and high performance are seperate sides.
I wonder how the Makonis are still making the academy side. The other fela recently got an FC cap. At this rate is a matter of time till we see them in national colours.
> tawac wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 5:02 am Andy31 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 12, 2026 12:49 am The A team will touring Bangladesh July South Africa and Ireland A may be touring at some point. The academy will be touring South Africa at some point The high performance run by Houghton will be touring England again. I believe the academy and high performance are seperate sides. I wonder how the Makonis are still making the academy side. The other fela recently got an FC cap. At this rate is a matter of time till we see them in national colours.
GM found a way to extract the profit from ZC, so that his folks will get the match fees and the payments instead of someone else.
Gotta give him some credit though for what he has done for cricket in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe have regained 10th rank in ICC test rankings while they stand 11th in both ODIs and T20s, ahead of Ireland in all the formats, and ahead of Afghanistan in tests.
There was a time when Zimbabwe's T20 ranking went as low as 14th, so this is a decent recovery.
> sam_ahm wrote: ↑Sat May 02, 2026 2:11 pm Zimbabwe have regained 10th rank in ICC test rankings while they stand 11th in both ODIs and T20s, ahead of Ireland in all the formats, and ahead of Afghanistan in tests. There was a time when Zimbabwe's T20 ranking went as low as 14th, so this is a decent recovery.
I've long maintained tests are our best format.
My All-time Zimbabwe XI
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
> eugene wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 1:05 am sam_ahm wrote: ↑Sat May 02, 2026 2:11 pm Zimbabwe have regained 10th rank in ICC test rankings while they stand 11th in both ODIs and T20s, ahead of Ireland in all the formats, and ahead of Afghanistan in tests. There was a time when Zimbabwe's T20 ranking went as low as 14th, so this is a decent recovery. I've long maintained tests are our best format.
I believe we only are 10th because Ireland and Afghan didn't play enough games.
> Andy31 wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 1:21 am eugene wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 1:05 am sam_ahm wrote: ↑Sat May 02, 2026 2:11 pm Zimbabwe have regained 10th rank in ICC test rankings while they stand 11th in both ODIs and T20s, ahead of Ireland in all the formats, and ahead of Afghanistan in tests. There was a time when Zimbabwe's T20 ranking went as low as 14th, so this is a decent recovery. I've long maintained tests are our best format. I believe we only are 10th because Ireland and Afghan didn't play enough games. I do agree tests is our best format
Yeah I think ZIM are still behind Ireland at 11th. They haven't played enough games to make the main table. Afghanistan are dead last.
Based on recent results, T20s would be Zim's best format. Hard to pick between Tests and ODIs because they have hardly played any ODIs since the 2023 world cup.
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