ricky wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:14 am
best would be to tour Ireland or invite them in Zimbabwe for one test and five Odis.
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Donald wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:25 pm
Probably only one specialist spinner needed with burl sikander raza Williams and madhevere in the squad
I don’t mean in the XI but in the squad. If we are taking a 16-man squad I’d want a full-time spinner in reserve in the subcontinent in case Wellington got injured or something
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Looks like the Sri Lanka series is confirmed but only for 3 ODIs. The T20s won't happen. Series starts Jan 16th.
Still good news though.
Still good news though.
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Yes, now I can see that the games are confirmed on cricbuzz. 3 ODIs on 16th, 18th and 21st Jan at Pallekelle.
I'm not very happy though. Should have played more games, could have started a bit early.
Afghans better come, all that omicron s**t is an excuse they want to give for their players to play in PSL.
I'm not very happy though. Should have played more games, could have started a bit early.
Afghans better come, all that omicron s**t is an excuse they want to give for their players to play in PSL.
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We were supposed to have 2 T20Is in SL as well but they've been cancelled as SL need to go to Oz early and quarantine, so theres no time. So it's a very quick tour for us.
Afghanistan series is possibly delayed again. They clearly don't want to come. Sounds like we have several more tours in the pipeline in 2022 too though so hopefully plenty of cricket.
Afghanistan series is possibly delayed again. They clearly don't want to come. Sounds like we have several more tours in the pipeline in 2022 too though so hopefully plenty of cricket.
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How Tadiwanashe Nyangani vanished after playing just 1 four day 3 limited over games. ? He should have played the whole domestic season, a chinaman bowling talent is match winner anywhere in the world
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:53 pm
We were supposed to have 2 T20Is in SL as well but they've been cancelled as SL need to go to Oz early and quarantine, so theres no time. So it's a very quick tour for us.
Afghanistan series is possibly delayed again. They clearly don't want to come. Sounds like we have several more tours in the pipeline in 2022 too though so hopefully plenty of cricket.
Afghans are such a crap. I think their players just want to be available for PSL. They obviously won't risk playing a depleted side against Zim just like they did during BBL.
Somebody ban this team please.
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Different sets of rules for different folks. Their stance against women should get them banned from every sporting arena.
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If Afghans think themselves among top teams, they should tour Zimbabwe with their second string side without pushing the tour further
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Googly wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:16 pm
Different sets of rules for different folks. Their stance against women should get them banned from every sporting arena.
Pardon me for being smug, but now you might understand 1% of what a an unequal world with privilege for some feels like. At least this is just a sport/entertainment. Afghan Cricket brings considerable more money to the game than Zimbabwe...by keeping them in the game, some of the revenue will invariably trickle down to teams like Zimbabwe.
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Sri Lanka to host Zumba for 3 ODIs next month
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sri- ... 22-1294652
On one hand, it’s good to a fixture scheduled against a full member. On the other hand, a paltry 3 ODI matches?? Really?? Travelling all the way to the subcontinent, manuevering through tedious Covid-19 rules and bio-bubbles just for 3 matches?? No wonder Taylor called it quits!! They could have squeezed in a once-off test and 3 T20s to make a proper tour out of it. I’m starting to believe that some of these not-so-strong full member nations want a Zim “series” only when it helps them improve their rankings which guarantees them automatic qualification for the next ODI World Cup
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sri- ... 22-1294652
On one hand, it’s good to a fixture scheduled against a full member. On the other hand, a paltry 3 ODI matches?? Really?? Travelling all the way to the subcontinent, manuevering through tedious Covid-19 rules and bio-bubbles just for 3 matches?? No wonder Taylor called it quits!! They could have squeezed in a once-off test and 3 T20s to make a proper tour out of it. I’m starting to believe that some of these not-so-strong full member nations want a Zim “series” only when it helps them improve their rankings which guarantees them automatic qualification for the next ODI World Cup
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Tinah09 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 9:38 pm
Sri Lanka to host Zumba for 3 ODIs next month
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sri- ... 22-1294652
On one hand, it’s good to a fixture scheduled against a full member. On the other hand, a paltry 3 ODI matches?? Really?? Travelling all the way to the subcontinent, manuevering through tedious Covid-19 rules and bio-bubbles just for 3 matches?? No wonder Taylor called it quits!! They could have squeezed in a once-off test and 3 T20s to make a proper tour out of it. I’m starting to believe that some of these not-so-strong full member nations want a Zim “series” only when it helps them improve their rankings which guarantees them automatic qualification for the next ODI World Cup
These are Super League matches. Meaning they were drawn up in the schedule way before Sri Lanka "needed" points for qualification. At the same time, yes, there may be an element of skimping on ZIM because they are a lower ranked side. At the same time, ALL of the ICC member nations have gone for the split tour system a few years ago - back before COVID was a thing. Teams rarely play Tests/ODIs/T20I all in a single tour. Instead they break it up for logistical reasons (makes tours shorter, allows for format specific squads to travel, allows for all the T20 franchise leagues to exist).
Bangladesh toured NZ for just white ball in March-April, and now are touring for Tests. Its essentially the same tour and in years past would have been played all together. However the cricketing landscape is significantly different now than even 2010. The pandemic will only be further cause of change. Its not a conspiracy against Zimbabwe IMO.
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ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 9:34 pm
White people all the same I guess
Not even. Its just pointing out the obvious when the "cancel culture sucks" crowd wants to cancel s**t themselves.
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Kriterion_BD wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:38 pm
Tinah09 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 9:38 pm
Sri Lanka to host Zumba for 3 ODIs next month
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sri- ... 22-1294652
On one hand, it’s good to a fixture scheduled against a full member. On the other hand, a paltry 3 ODI matches?? Really?? Travelling all the way to the subcontinent, manuevering through tedious Covid-19 rules and bio-bubbles just for 3 matches?? No wonder Taylor called it quits!! They could have squeezed in a once-off test and 3 T20s to make a proper tour out of it. I’m starting to believe that some of these not-so-strong full member nations want a Zim “series” only when it helps them improve their rankings which guarantees them automatic qualification for the next ODI World Cup
These are Super League matches. Meaning they were drawn up in the schedule way before Sri Lanka "needed" points for qualification. At the same time, yes, there may be an element of skimping on ZIM because they are a lower ranked side. At the same time, ALL of the ICC member nations have gone for the split tour system a few years ago - back before COVID was a thing. Teams rarely play Tests/ODIs/T20I all in a single tour. Instead they break it up for logistical reasons (makes tours shorter, allows for format specific squads to travel, allows for all the T20 franchise leagues to exist).
Bangladesh toured NZ for just white ball in March-April, and now are touring for Tests. Its essentially the same tour and in years past would have been played all together. However the cricketing landscape is significantly different now than even 2010. The pandemic will only be further cause of change. Its not a conspiracy against Zimbabwe IMO.
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I think some people have missed this, so posting again;
We had three T20I's scheduled in SL too. They have been cancelled because SL now need to depart for Australia earlier then envisaged (quarantines etc).
So this was supposed to be a lengthier tour.
We had three T20I's scheduled in SL too. They have been cancelled because SL now need to depart for Australia earlier then envisaged (quarantines etc).
So this was supposed to be a lengthier tour.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:13 am
I think some people have missed this, so posting again;
We had three T20I's scheduled in SL too. They have been cancelled because SL now need to depart for Australia earlier then envisaged (quarantines etc).
So this was supposed to be a lengthier tour.
Thanks for clearing that up, hopefully we can get a few games against Sri Lanka A while we are there? The thing is, we have a young team that needs as much cricket as possible if they can ever dream of being adequate replacements for the Taylor generation
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sam_ahm wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:28 am
Yes, now I can see that the games are confirmed on cricbuzz. 3 ODIs on 16th, 18th and 21st Jan at Pallekelle.
I'm not very happy though. Should have played more games, could have started a bit early.
Afghans better come, all that omicron s**t is an excuse they want to give for their players to play in PSL.
I'm sure Blesing won't be happy if he misses the PSL too. Its a well paying gig. This is more to do with the Afghan players having more power than the board for me. A few mistepps by their board and all those guys will retire. They probably make way less playing for their country. Its a balancing act. They won't get a long rope like we did in 2004 if all those guys retire. People want them gone. Aren't they supposed to come in December too?
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https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/mabhunu-lo ... ntful-year
Reporter here mentions that we have about 10 tours lined up this year COVID allowing. Add 2 qualifiers plus a world Cup (hopefully) and we will have lots of cricket to look forward to in the next 18 months
Reporter here mentions that we have about 10 tours lined up this year COVID allowing. Add 2 qualifiers plus a world Cup (hopefully) and we will have lots of cricket to look forward to in the next 18 months
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https://www.herald.co.zw/chevrons-sri-l ... confirmed/
Suggesting Afghanistan have confirmed they are coming end of January. A 3 ODI tour can be done in a week, 10 days max. It will be interesting to see what happens
Suggesting Afghanistan have confirmed they are coming end of January. A 3 ODI tour can be done in a week, 10 days max. It will be interesting to see what happens
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