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No Moor or Burl they’re the big shocks
I bet Moor is regretting missing those Logan Cup games now !!!
Kasuza
Masvaure
Ervine
BT
Williams
Raza
Regis
Tiripano
Mumba
Jarvis
Tshuma
That would be my XI
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Googly wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:26 am
I’m sure the line-up for the second test will be different.
I was just going to say that will change, I’m sure of it.
I was right about Burl, damn shame. And he flew back early didn’t he from the BPL?
I’d have had Moor in there for sure.
Good luck to the lads though, the names there deserve their places. Glad Prince has been given another chance, he looked particularly handy against the spinners last time he played against New Zealand
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jaybro wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:21 am
Kasuza
Masvaure
Ervine
BT
Williams
Raza
Regis
Tiripano
Mumba
Jarvis
Tshuma
That would be my XI
I think Nyauchi comes in ahead of Tshuma. He has a lot more experience.
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Googly wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:26 am
I’m sure the line-up for the second test will be different.
Probably. If Kasuza and Masvaure fail. HHM's dream pick has finally made the cut. Mudzinganyama must have really really impressed in training. As for Burl and PJ. Can't say I am surprised.
Raza came with the right strategy. Come and score big so that they cant ignore you. I guess he has dealt with ZC long enough to know. Why PJ missed that second game after not impressing in the first I will never know. As for Burl that's probably the biggest surprise. Burl and the new odi captain.
They usually have a training game before they pick . I wonder how that went. I'm happy for Nyauchi too. He has been asking for an opportunity for years. Tshuma is also a good pick. He will probably play on Sunday.
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Chari missing out is also interesting. They really do want to try something different uptop. Personal I feel Chari PJ and Burl will be automatic picks in Bangladesh because they are more suited to those kind of conditions.
This is going to be a test series we haven't seen in a while. Seam friendly pitch in overcast conditions. A lot of our guys are used to the opposite. I doubt there will be much spin. Chatara is the biggest loss out of all those people not in the squad. Mpofu might have been a better replacement because of experience and his height and pace (he can bowl in the late 130s unlike most of our guys)
This is going to be a test series we haven't seen in a while. Seam friendly pitch in overcast conditions. A lot of our guys are used to the opposite. I doubt there will be much spin. Chatara is the biggest loss out of all those people not in the squad. Mpofu might have been a better replacement because of experience and his height and pace (he can bowl in the late 130s unlike most of our guys)
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Moor is better wicket keeper batsman then Regis Chakabva who cost Zimbabwe test in Sri Lanka & Bangladesh.
Timycen Maruma another rubbish addition, Burl is better leg spinner batsman then Maruma, even Mavuta would have been better addition.
Timycen Maruma another rubbish addition, Burl is better leg spinner batsman then Maruma, even Mavuta would have been better addition.
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Stoneman Returns wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:13 am
Moor is better wicket keeper batsman then Regis Chakabva who cost Zimbabwe test in Sri Lanka & Bangladesh.
Timycen Maruma another rubbish addition, Burl is better leg spinner batsman then Maruma, even Mavuta would have been better addition.
I don’t disagree with this.
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Ya we’re seeing a selection that has been a while in the making. Between these tests and the Derbyshire internationals we’re going to have a look at everyone. Basically every player of any note that thinks he’s in with a shot will have one game to make a name for himself. 😂
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This will be the weakest test opening partnership we have ever had.
Hope BT gots the stomach for coming in at 2/1.
And I hope that the only reason Moor was dropped was a combo of form and Morsi noortnstly missing Logan cup games by his own will.
I’m not liking the big names sitting out of the Logan cup whwn fit when they have no other cricket on.
Nyauchi has actually had a brilliant season so far and last. I was wondering why he never popped up in convo here.
Hope BT gots the stomach for coming in at 2/1.
And I hope that the only reason Moor was dropped was a combo of form and Morsi noortnstly missing Logan cup games by his own will.
I’m not liking the big names sitting out of the Logan cup whwn fit when they have no other cricket on.
Nyauchi has actually had a brilliant season so far and last. I was wondering why he never popped up in convo here.
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ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:31 am
This will be the weakest test opening partnership we have ever had.
Yeah it's not promising. A couple of recent 80s from Kasuza is good enough to get you an opening spot?
Makes you wonder where are the likes of Mawoyo and Moor? Both only played one Logan Cup game and not scoring. Surely they only needed one good score to get a spot.
Maruma over Burl is ridiculous. Otherwise I like all the other selections.
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Kasuza and Masvaure deserve a shot in my opinion. They’ve been thereabouts for a long time and it would be good to have a look at them. They’ve lived in the shadow of Masakadza and Mire and Chari and Co for a long time.
Give them an extended go (two games against Sri Lanka and 2 against Derbyshire) and see how they do.
But if they fail they need to put the matter to bed.
Then the hierarchy are making noises about the u19’s that are doing well, they need to stop planting the seed via their giggling vitriolic sycophants and just grow a spine and stick them in and see how they do and get that out of the way, or one of them may surprise us, but personally doubt it. They must just be methodical about it abs see if we’ve got any openers that can hold their own.
Give them an extended go (two games against Sri Lanka and 2 against Derbyshire) and see how they do.
But if they fail they need to put the matter to bed.
Then the hierarchy are making noises about the u19’s that are doing well, they need to stop planting the seed via their giggling vitriolic sycophants and just grow a spine and stick them in and see how they do and get that out of the way, or one of them may surprise us, but personally doubt it. They must just be methodical about it abs see if we’ve got any openers that can hold their own.
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They stuck by Chari so long and when he finally made a score they dumped him.
Admittedly, was two years ago between tests.
Admittedly, was two years ago between tests.
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I can only assume that Moor has some sort of injury because there's no way you can drop the guy when he's averaging 35 in Tests.
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Personally I’d throw big money at Welch and Byrom. There’s your openers there.
They would have their price.
They would have their price.
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This should be the Playing XI
B Mudzinganyama
P Masvaure
C Ervine
B Taylor
S Raza
S Williams
K Kasuza ( wkb )
D Tiripano
A Ndlovu
K Jarvis
C Mumba
4 regular bowlers, 2 allrounders and 2 who can chip away with few overs and also can take wickets
B Mudzinganyama
P Masvaure
C Ervine
B Taylor
S Raza
S Williams
K Kasuza ( wkb )
D Tiripano
A Ndlovu
K Jarvis
C Mumba
4 regular bowlers, 2 allrounders and 2 who can chip away with few overs and also can take wickets
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Kevin Kasuza averages 31 after 57 FC games. PJ Moor 33 after 57 FC games. Brian Chari 25 after 69 games. Prince 29 after 89 games. The difference between these guys is not as big as people think. The big miss is Burl who averages over 40. Considering the number of chances Chari and PJ have had its not a bad idea to give others a go. As it stands nobody owns those 2 opening spots.
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Have been following Sean Joshua Bell on Twitter lately.. if you go through his tweets, he sort of hints that some of the guys (either Burl or Moor) had no contracts with ZC thats why they sort of skipped the series..
Having said that, i think we missed a trick by not picking PJ Moor in my opinion.. that guy brings a lot more stability to our frail middle order and can alternate between counter attacking or defensive.. me thinks his game is more suited to the long formats. Me thinks Sean wasnt overly happy with these omissions if he still sits in the selection meetings, i dont think its the team he wanted. I would have loved to hear how Dave Mutendera et al came to the conclusions of the selected XV and the criteria. If we lose the first test (which we are bound to anyways), there might be forced changes. but lets wait and see.
Having said that, i think we missed a trick by not picking PJ Moor in my opinion.. that guy brings a lot more stability to our frail middle order and can alternate between counter attacking or defensive.. me thinks his game is more suited to the long formats. Me thinks Sean wasnt overly happy with these omissions if he still sits in the selection meetings, i dont think its the team he wanted. I would have loved to hear how Dave Mutendera et al came to the conclusions of the selected XV and the criteria. If we lose the first test (which we are bound to anyways), there might be forced changes. but lets wait and see.
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Bellboy is about as close to a selection panel as Makoni is to splitting an atom. 😂
I’ve just seen on Burl’s post that he’d like to know why he was omitted after being recalled from Bangladesh, which means he’s been sold a dummy, which is just a little lesson to remind him who the bosses are. I keep telling you it’s only about power and control, nothing else!!
If you show any independence or initiative you take your medicine from deeply vindictive and spiteful people with huge chips on their shoulders and huge agendas.
I’ve just seen on Burl’s post that he’d like to know why he was omitted after being recalled from Bangladesh, which means he’s been sold a dummy, which is just a little lesson to remind him who the bosses are. I keep telling you it’s only about power and control, nothing else!!
If you show any independence or initiative you take your medicine from deeply vindictive and spiteful people with huge chips on their shoulders and huge agendas.
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