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Rocks vs Tuskers & Eagles vs Rhinos
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TapsC2 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:11 pm
Shumba seems to be ok in this format. Interesting. I wonder where he would play in the test team if given the opportunity. I can only see him at number 8 . What I like about this is that it puts pressure on Burl and Musakanda to perform. You can’t be top prospects forever. You have to step up
The rocks bowling lineup is going to dominate this season
This might just be the strongest Rocks lineup ever.
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ShareI think what this innings has already demonstrated is the gulf in class between those who venture off to greener fields in county cricket and those who decide to stay for the most part, by the looks of it Muzarabani and Snater, who didnt exactly tear the county championship apart, are all over one of the stronger batting lineups in the LC
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Kallum wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:25 am
I think what this innings has already demonstrated is the gulf in class between those who venture off to greener fields in county cricket and those who decide to stay for the most part, by the looks of it Muzarabani and Snater, who didnt exactly tear the county championship apart, are all over one of the stronger batting lineups in the LC
Is it maybe Snater and Muzarabani are jjust too quick for the batting? Between the pair 7 of the dismissals were bowled, lbw or caught behind!
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Neither are that quick. Slippery but not outright fast.
Two good bowlers in tandem probably helped both of them.
I don't know what the pitch is doing though, I'm sure it's trickier than last week. We've had endless rain, if the groundsmen delayed briefly at any stage the deck will slowly accumulate moisture.
I don't remember this many overcast cool days in a row, its very strange weather, although we've had quite a bit if rain its been a lot less than forecast.
Two good bowlers in tandem probably helped both of them.
I don't know what the pitch is doing though, I'm sure it's trickier than last week. We've had endless rain, if the groundsmen delayed briefly at any stage the deck will slowly accumulate moisture.
I don't remember this many overcast cool days in a row, its very strange weather, although we've had quite a bit if rain its been a lot less than forecast.
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Snater's deliveries really tend to skid on, Blessing gets steep bounce as we know. That's a big adjustment every over.
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Googly wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:36 am
Snater's deliveries really tend to skid on, Blessing gets steep bounce as we know. That's a big adjustment every over.
yeah this is the answer. also that they had the new ball. you either get wickets or get caned with the new rock
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It also helps if the opposition has five genuine tailenders with Ndlovu at 7 :roll:
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Googly wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:36 am
Snater's deliveries really tend to skid on, Blessing gets steep bounce as we know. That's a big adjustment every over.
While this explains why it would trouble poor batsmen, the very fact that neither of them could hold a place let alone get regular game time for their counties, simply shows the gulf in class in cricket between international players in zim and County cricket second XI players which isnt exactly positive news for zim at present.
I think one benefit is that they will get the experience of facing decent enough bowling from these two which might force a few to slightly improve, though without regularly facing good bowling I doubt will do too much in all honesty
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To be fair I think Snater has not had the game time he deserves, he's bloody good, and he's hungry with a point to prove. He used to be a pretty good batsman as well, but has let that slide a bit.
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I know I’ve banged on about it but this kit thing has p**sed me off. Snater is literally bowling in a Zimbabwe test shirt...
Raza has Tuskers pants and an old Rocks top on. So unprofessional it hurts my eyes
Raza has Tuskers pants and an old Rocks top on. So unprofessional it hurts my eyes
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Jemisi wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:54 pm
TapsC2 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:11 pm
Shumba seems to be ok in this format. Interesting. I wonder where he would play in the test team if given the opportunity. I can only see him at number 8 . What I like about this is that it puts pressure on Burl and Musakanda to perform. You can’t be top prospects forever. You have to step up
The rocks bowling lineup is going to dominate this season
This might just be the strongest Rocks lineup ever.
Definitely, I say!
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sloandog wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:19 pm
I know I’ve banged on about it but this kit thing has p**sed me off. Snater is literally bowling in a Zimbabwe test shirt...
Raza has Tuskers pants and an old Rocks top on. So unprofessional it hurts my eyes
At least we're getting some photos
That's an improvement
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Kallum wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:40 am
Why would he though, certainly gets more money than what he would in the domestic setup in zim currently, only possible way to tempt him for zim would be to pull a Kyle Jarvis kinda deal.
Some perspective, as he is a nobody really in the cricket world beyond Zim and Holland. Jarvis was a successful county player and a value add for tests in comparison.
If he’s worth it, just see what he’s getting at Essex second 11 and match it.
If playing at home as a big fish in a small pond, test cricket, with his family onlooking isn’t a major drawcard then so be it.
The Jarvis kinda deal should be reserved for Byrom, Ballance and maybe Welch. Perhaps that Melton bowler.
I would love him here though. Our depth isn’t great at all.
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Looks like Kaitano is having a very strong season, NPL and now Logan cup...
Endorsed him as early as 2017 :D: viewtopic.php?p=102862#p102862
And probably pointed him out as the one to watch a year too early in 2019: viewtopic.php?p=142043#p142043
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How about a test opening pair of Kasuza and Kaitano?
Endorsed him as early as 2017 :D: viewtopic.php?p=102862#p102862
And probably pointed him out as the one to watch a year too early in 2019: viewtopic.php?p=142043#p142043
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How about a test opening pair of Kasuza and Kaitano?
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ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:08 pm
Kallum wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:40 am
Why would he though, certainly gets more money than what he would in the domestic setup in zim currently, only possible way to tempt him for zim would be to pull a Kyle Jarvis kinda deal.
Some perspective, as he is a nobody really in the cricket world beyond Zim and Holland. Jarvis was a successful county player and a value add for tests in comparison.
If he’s worth it, just see what he’s getting at Essex second 11 and match it.
If playing at home as a big fish in a small pond, test cricket, with his family onlooking isn’t a major drawcard then so be it.
The Jarvis kinda deal should be reserved for Byrom, Ballance and maybe Welch. Perhaps that Melton bowler.
I would love him here though. Our depth isn’t great at all.
How would he be playing for Essex 2s on a Dutch passport? I thought the Europeans can't play in the UK anymore?
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Zimco wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:32 pm
ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:08 pm
Kallum wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:40 am
Why would he though, certainly gets more money than what he would in the domestic setup in zim currently, only possible way to tempt him for zim would be to pull a Kyle Jarvis kinda deal.
Some perspective, as he is a nobody really in the cricket world beyond Zim and Holland. Jarvis was a successful county player and a value add for tests in comparison.
If he’s worth it, just see what he’s getting at Essex second 11 and match it.
If playing at home as a big fish in a small pond, test cricket, with his family onlooking isn’t a major drawcard then so be it.
The Jarvis kinda deal should be reserved for Byrom, Ballance and maybe Welch. Perhaps that Melton bowler.
I would love him here though. Our depth isn’t great at all.
How would he be playing for Essex 2s on a Dutch passport? I thought the Europeans can't play in the UK anymore?
It’s a good question. He may have somehow gained residency, and the Dutch passport he had already.
Or perhaps the Brexit is in fact funnelling him out of England at seasons end.
It’s possible he will remain in Essex 2’s. They seem to not care about overseas quotas in seconds.
In which case he should definitely commit to Zim. How’s the time for a fast bowler. Looks like Jarvis and Chatara are fading fast.
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