With the humiliating drubbing that Zimbabwe suffered at the hands of the Afghans in shortest format of the game, Zimbabwe really need to pull up their socks and make all the necessary changes to prepare for 2022 T20I World Cup in Australia coz Zimbabwe cricket fans around the World want to see them qualify for 2022 T20I World Cup .The obvious problem that has been hurting Zimbabwe is not being able to take full advantage of the first 6 overs or first powerplay, that, as a result, creates immense pressure for those who come in at number three and four to up the ante from the word go. Sikandar Raza who began his international career by opening in ODI for Zimbabwe, in my humble opinion, should raise his hands up again and take the responsibility of opening for Zimbabwe in T20 format alongside BT to give that much needed power at the top, these two can play spin and pace equally well. Jayawardene was not an opener but he opened in T20 for Sri Lanka, Jos Buttler was not an opener but he is opening for both his country and Rajasthan Royals and Virat Kohli has also started opening in T20I for India. I know this brings up a question that given Raza opens in T20I for Zimbabwe, who could assume his position at number six? I believe that PJ Moor can be the answer to that question, PJ has what it takes to clear any boundaries but the only problem is that he is someone who needs time at the crease to get going so if he can address that issue, which to me seems not a big issue, then Zimbabwe might have a better chance to book a place at the mega-event in Australia in 2022. By the way, we might be able to lure Solomon Mire out of retirement with that 2022 World cup in Australia.
This would be my dream11 for Zimbabwe in T20 format
1) Sikandar Raza Butt
2) Brendan Taylor
3) Sean Williams (C)
4) Wesley Madhevere
5) Tarisai Musakanda
6) PJ Moor
7) Ryan Burl
8) Donald Tiripano
9) Tendai Chisoro
10) Blessing Muzarabani
11) Richard Ngarava
12) Craig Ervine
13) Jarvis
14) Mavuta
15) Cephas Zhuwao ( only for the qualifiers coz he will fare terribly against quality oppositions)
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There's still enough time to churn out a few gems like Curran, Evans, Odendaal.
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2021 and 2022 T20 World cups and 2023 ODI WC are crucial for the World of cricket and probably for the survival of countries outside of the Big 3.
In my opinion, the only way Big 3 dominance can end is if other countries can consistently step up and beat them, as of now only NZL are capable of doing it. Considering it is such a small nation, it speaks a lot about their system and structure.
If India, England and Australia end up winning these 3 world cups, then honestly their dominance will only grow, they will continue to just play each other without caring for the rest of the world. They are already talking about sharing the hosting rights on a rotation basis for each WC that happens after 2023 (having already hosted the last 3), the FTP will be heavily biased with teams outside of top 6 or 7 completely ignored. IPL from next yr will be a 10 team event with an even bigger window and more players will skip national duties to play this money league. Big bash and "The hundred" will further spoil international cricket and it's importance.
I'm and Indian and love to see India winning, but i do not like the way BCCI, ECB and CA are destroying cricket. Just makes me sad.
In my opinion, the only way Big 3 dominance can end is if other countries can consistently step up and beat them, as of now only NZL are capable of doing it. Considering it is such a small nation, it speaks a lot about their system and structure.
If India, England and Australia end up winning these 3 world cups, then honestly their dominance will only grow, they will continue to just play each other without caring for the rest of the world. They are already talking about sharing the hosting rights on a rotation basis for each WC that happens after 2023 (having already hosted the last 3), the FTP will be heavily biased with teams outside of top 6 or 7 completely ignored. IPL from next yr will be a 10 team event with an even bigger window and more players will skip national duties to play this money league. Big bash and "The hundred" will further spoil international cricket and it's importance.
I'm and Indian and love to see India winning, but i do not like the way BCCI, ECB and CA are destroying cricket. Just makes me sad.
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Sharenz have shown the way for other teams to follow.i think South africa still have time to rectify their mistakes in selection policy as they have some terrific players not geiing chance to represent their country.afg people are really passionate about cricket and their team in recent past proved that they can bring down big guns in the game.
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Realistically, the names we should be looking at for future reference Nick Welch, Muyeye, Evans, Matigmu and potentially Ben Curran (as an outsider). Even considering Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Ed Byrom or Gary Balance is pure stupidity.
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sam_ahm wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 1:14 pm
2021 and 2022 T20 World cups and 2023 ODI WC are crucial for the World of cricket and probably for the survival of countries outside of the Big 3.
In my opinion, the only way Big 3 dominance can end is if other countries can consistently step up and beat them, as of now only NZL are capable of doing it. Considering it is such a small nation, it speaks a lot about their system and structure.
If India, England and Australia end up winning these 3 world cups, then honestly their dominance will only grow, they will continue to just play each other without caring for the rest of the world. They are already talking about sharing the hosting rights on a rotation basis for each WC that happens after 2023 (having already hosted the last 3), the FTP will be heavily biased with teams outside of top 6 or 7 completely ignored. IPL from next yr will be a 10 team event with an even bigger window and more players will skip national duties to play this money league. Big bash and "The hundred" will further spoil international cricket and it's importance.
I'm and Indian and love to see India winning, but i do not like the way BCCI, ECB and CA are destroying cricket. Just makes me sad.
Cricket could well go the way of football, lots of T20 leagues an odi and T20 world cup and a few matches bilateral matches/series between the big 3
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I miss Peter Moor in Zimbabwe colors. Wish Zimbabwe could get him back ! :(
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sloandog wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 2:50 pm
Realistically, the names we should be looking at for future reference Nick Welch, Muyeye, Evans, Matigmu and potentially Ben Curran (as an outsider). Even considering Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Ed Byrom or Gary Balance is pure stupidity.
Correct. No one is seriously saying Sam Curran? I hope not
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the beast wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 1:46 pm
nz have shown the way for other teams to follow.i think South africa still have time to rectify their mistakes in selection policy as they have some terrific players not geiing chance to represent their country.afg people are really passionate about cricket and their team in recent past proved that they can bring down big guns in the game.
South africa has some serious structural issues
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sloandog wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 2:50 pm
Realistically, the names we should be looking at for future reference Nick Welch, Muyeye, Evans, Matigmu and potentially Ben Curran (as an outsider). Even considering Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Ed Byrom or Gary Balance is pure stupidity.
The Curran’s that are playing for England is pure stupidity.
Ed Byrom isn’t if he fails again next season isn’t (but then there’s a bigger question of how good he actually is) because he can get a release in the knowledge he’s done in England.
Ballance is unrealistic now. But in a years time after a bad county season it’s a different story. He’s Zim eligible and an England discard.
But this is the problem. We need guys to fail but be good players still and this is a narrow window.
I’ve been saying it for years. We need players who are decent without being superstars that others want. Somehow we managed the big 4 who all fall into this bracket.
The one player I keep thinking who is in this very small just-short-of-elite-club but still exceptionally talented is Nick Welch.
The type that can do damage on the international scene yet not be picked for an England or smash up county consistently.
Another Taylor. Which is PERFECT in the real world.
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