Afghanistan Test & T20 Squad (No BT & Craig)

Prince is nearly 33 and somewhat obese.

We have seen the fattening of the Zim player befiore and it doesnt seem to end well.

Also his age is a serious factor here.

I know 33 isnt much in terms of batting, but given the fab 4 are 34+ now, it is very vital that everyone around them are under 30 i think.

It is harsh, because he didnt fail last year, and perhaps he can stay as stop gap backup for injury the next two years, but I think he has left his run too late. He had a decade beforehand to step up, we always needed openers.

1. Burl

2. Tari

3. Craig

4. BT

5. Sean

6. Wez

7. raza

or,

1. Wez

2. Tari/Burl

3 Craig

4 BT

5 Sean

6 Raza

7 Shumba

Or,

1 Tari

2 Burl

3 Craig

4 BT

5 Sean

6 Raza

7 Wes

8 Shumba

+f***ing off Don and regis. 9,10,11 can be our best 3 pacers. Theres enough spin options in that lineup.

Although kids being blooded at the opening role doesnt sit that well with me, it might be an idea to have Raza, Craig or BT up top too.

We know Burl has shown eagerness to open and Wes doesnt seem to care, so maybe thats the answer.

BT, Ervine & PJ all out of the Afghanistan tour due to illness/injury. Think the issue will be that they missed the bio secure camp so could not be added.

Squad for Afghanistan Tour:

Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Kevin Kasuza, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Brandon Mavuta, Tarisai Musakanda, Richmond Mutumbami, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Donald Tiripano

Milton Shumba, Faraz Akram and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe will join the squad later for the T20I series.

5-0 Afghanistan

jaybro wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:51 pm

5-0 Afghanistan

It is going to be a long tour, would love the host Afghanistan and Bangladesh in tests, I think we would win but away from home we are lambs to the slaughter.

TapsC2 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:57 pm

I honesty don’t think the test matches will be easy for any team. Their batting is very shaky if you have watched their test matches. Completely different set of skills required in the longer format. Both games will be very close. Just watch

Take Rashid Khan out and it's more even, but any chance Zimbabwe had was reliant on BT being able to somewhat defuse Rashid. Also now that they haven't picked Chisoro and Raza is trying to Narine, Zim's spin bowling won't be as potent

Wes & Tari are definitely great young players who play spin and pace equally well, but both are weak against a leggie who can turn it both ways.

This will be an interesting tour to watch, it is possible BT would have strugged away from home anyway - like he frequently does. I think this might be the tour that Madhevere cements himself as our premiere batsman.

zimfan1 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:51 pm

BT, Ervine & PJ all out of the Afghanistan tour due to illness/injury. Think the issue will be that they missed the bio secure camp so could not be added.

Squad for Afghanistan Tour:

Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Kevin Kasuza, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Brandon Mavuta, Tarisai Musakanda, Richmond Mutumbami, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Donald Tiripano

Milton Shumba, Faraz Akram and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe will join the squad later for the T20I series.

With 2 of the Big 4 out plus Moor its going to hella tough. But perfect time for Wez and Tari to step up. This is why the game is played.

Yeah this is a chance to how we go when Ervine and BT retire, I am excited to see how they embrace the opportunity.

Yikes. This could be some lovely rough and tumble cricket or it could be a complete mess reminiscent of a Southerns vs Centrals game from 2007.

Bredan Taylor is a massive loss, but as rightly said it is high time for the Zimbabwean youngsters to show their worth, Tari, Madhevere and Burl need to step up. I would have loved to see at least Moor in there but it is how it is.

It will be a tough tour for Zimbabwe. Hope they rise to the challenge.

How on earth has Wellington been picked? If Raza & Wellington are the front line spinners Zim are toast. Maruma destroyed them along with Burl

Fairly sure that I have watched nearly all of Wellingtons international appearances and can't remember him every turning the ball. This is the issue with all our so called "front line spinners" none of Chisoro, Mufudza, Ndouvu or Wellington turn the ball.

At least Burl and Muvuta give it a rip, I also think Wesley's bowling has been under used since his debut, for me he is a better bowlers than Raza or Williams.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/afg- ... on-1252182

Afghans name a more or less full strength side. Asghar still around and now a captain SMH. He’s like the Afghan Mohammad Mithun lol.