Just for some fun,
In the wake of the ‘emerging’ side that had some players who were anything but, who arr the players who started out with promise, but fizzled out worse than High Hefner’s erection when the Viagra wore off.
Current players only.
For me;
1. Chamu Chibhabha (c)
2.Tino Mawoyo (I had to double check that he was still an active!)
3 Richmond Mutambami
4. Sikander ‘Mystery man’ Raza
5 Tarisai Musakanda
6 Kevin Kasuza
7 Tino Mutombodzi
8 Richard Ngarava
9 Natsai Mshangwe
10 Chris mpofu
11 Tendai Chatara
I’ve no doubt missed a few.
I’ve also tried to avoid players like Maruma who never had any flocked of brilliance on the up. He’s just stayed consistently decent at Logan cup level and not international. Doesn’t count.
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ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:48 am
Just for some fun,
In the wake of the ‘emerging’ side that had some players who were anything but, who arr the players who started out with promise, but fizzled out worse than High Hefner’s erection when the Viagra wore off.
Current players only.
For me;
1. Chamu Chibhabha (c)
2.Tino Mawoyo (I had to double check that he was still an active!)
3 Richmond Mutambami
4. Sikander ‘Mystery man’ Raza
5 Tarisai Musakanda
6 Kevin Kasuza
7 Tino Mutombodzi
8 Richard Ngarava
9 Natsai Mshangwe
10 Chris mpofu
11 Tendai Chatara
I’ve no doubt missed a few.
I’ve also tried to avoid players like Maruma who never had any flocked of brilliance on the up. He’s just stayed consistently decent at Logan cup level and not international. Doesn’t count.
Who is the fastest to score 3000 ODI runs for Zimbabwe?
1. Andy Flower
2. Grant Flower
3. Sikander Raza
Among the current all-rounders who featured in ICC rankings in the top 5 ?
Again Raza
Which Zimbabwean Captain has the best winning % record in T20Is as on today?
No. 1 is Raza with 50% winning in four matches.
What are you smoking these days doggy?
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eugene wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:28 pm
secretzimbo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:41 pm
jward wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:05 pm
Yes, Tino told me himself a few months ago that he has retired from playing; he is now found in the commentary box!
Tino now seems to be playing a stint in the Nairobi League in Kenya along with quite a few other Zimbo oldies!
Who else is playing in the Nairobi league? I saw a Neil Mugabe on a scorecard playing for Stray Lions.
Just a guess but that guy might actually be Kenyan 😂 there are thousands of shona people who have been there since the 60s I think. Weird story
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Dr_Situ(ZimFanatic) wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:11 am
Who is the fastest to score 3000 ODI runs for Zimbabwe?
1. Andy Flower
2. Grant Flower
3. Sikander Raza
Among the current all-rounders who featured in ICC rankings in the top 5 ?
Again Raza
Which Zimbabwean Captain has the best winning % record in T20Is as on today?
No. 1 is Raza with 50% winning in four matches.
What are you smoking these days doggy?
You actually have proved my point.
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eugene wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:28 pm
secretzimbo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:41 pm
jward wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:05 pm
Yes, Tino told me himself a few months ago that he has retired from playing; he is now found in the commentary box!
Tino now seems to be playing a stint in the Nairobi League in Kenya along with quite a few other Zimbo oldies!
Who else is playing in the Nairobi league? I saw a Neil Mugabe on a scorecard playing for Stray Lions.
Tino, Shingi, Chigs, Mpofu and John Nyumbu are all there. Seems to be some ageing players from other countries like SL in town as well.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:07 pm
eugene wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:28 pm
secretzimbo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:41 pm
Tino now seems to be playing a stint in the Nairobi League in Kenya along with quite a few other Zimbo oldies!
Who else is playing in the Nairobi league? I saw a Neil Mugabe on a scorecard playing for Stray Lions.
Tino, Shingi, Chigs, Mpofu and John Nyumbu are all there. Seems to be some ageing players from other countries like SL in town as well.
Sounds like the cricket version of ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here!’.
Where you get the most vaguely known former international players willing to do it for a meat pie.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:07 pm
eugene wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:28 pm
secretzimbo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:41 pm
Tino now seems to be playing a stint in the Nairobi League in Kenya along with quite a few other Zimbo oldies!
Who else is playing in the Nairobi league? I saw a Neil Mugabe on a scorecard playing for Stray Lions.
Tino, Shingi, Chigs, Mpofu and John Nyumbu are all there. Seems to be some ageing players from other countries like SL in town as well.
yh intresting to see a lankan player there
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would it be alright if i opened a thread to send links to news articles regarding zimbabwean circket?
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slcricfan1 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:05 am
would it be alright if i opened a thread to send links to news articles regarding zimbabwean circket?
Would be better to open separate thread for each news article link shared - that way, that specific news can be discussed in the thread.
In the heydays of ZCF, at least zimfan1 and I would hunt down the news even remotely related to Zim Cricket and post here in new threads that got the discussions going.
Please start this again! :)
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TapsC2 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:17 am
eugene wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:28 pm
secretzimbo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:41 pm
Tino now seems to be playing a stint in the Nairobi League in Kenya along with quite a few other Zimbo oldies!
Who else is playing in the Nairobi league? I saw a Neil Mugabe on a scorecard playing for Stray Lions.
Just a guess but that guy might actually be Kenyan 😂 there are thousands of shona people who have been there since the 60s I think. Weird story
I looked Neil Mugabe up. He is in fact South African.
My All-time Zimbabwe XI
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
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CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:11 am
slcricfan1 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:05 am
would it be alright if i opened a thread to send links to news articles regarding zimbabwean circket?
Would be better to open separate thread for each news article link shared - that way, that specific news can be discussed in the thread.
In the heydays of ZCF, at least zimfan1 and I would hunt down the news even remotely related to Zim Cricket and post here in new threads that got the discussions going.
Please start this again! :)
ZCF is far-removed from its heyday, perhaps we should put ourselves in the Declining XI? Do I need to publish a ZCF Declining XI at the end of each year also?
My All-time Zimbabwe XI
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
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eugene wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:53 pm
CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:11 am
slcricfan1 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:05 am
would it be alright if i opened a thread to send links to news articles regarding zimbabwean circket?
Would be better to open separate thread for each news article link shared - that way, that specific news can be discussed in the thread.
In the heydays of ZCF, at least zimfan1 and I would hunt down the news even remotely related to Zim Cricket and post here in new threads that got the discussions going.
Please start this again! :)
ZCF is far-removed from its heyday, perhaps we should put ourselves in the Declining XI? Do I need to publish a ZCF Declining XI at the end of each year also?
That's a brilliant idea :D
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eugene wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:53 pm
ZCF is far-removed from its heyday, perhaps we should put ourselves in the Declining XI? Do I need to publish a ZCF Declining XI at the end of each year also?
Although I only took the plunge to post in the past year, I've been a regular reader of the forum for many many years and its sad that it is so quiet and low quality compared to the heyday. I used to spend hours reading some of the discussions on here! Regret not joining back then.
I think the decline is a combination of a lack of moderation, losing a handful of excellent posters, and acquiring a couple of incessant Indian trolls who spoil things. That's the killer for me. At least they usually disappear for a while when a series ends, so thats something to look forward to next week!
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ZCF was quite the place back in 2007-2012.
My All-time Zimbabwe XI
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
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Indeed, 2007 to 2012 was a golden age for ZCF. Proud to have been posting in it
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sloandog wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:06 pm
Indeed, 2007 to 2012 was a golden age for ZCF. Proud to have been posting in it
Just like ZC and ZC's golden era. Even here, the admins are clueless, right? 😂 😂 😂
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CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:07 pm
sloandog wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:06 pm
Indeed, 2007 to 2012 was a golden age for ZCF. Proud to have been posting in it
Just like ZC and ZC's golden era. Even here, the admins are clueless, right? 😂 😂 😂
I'm not sure why there's so much radio silence. I don't get it. I wouldn't mind putting myself out there to moderate the site. I've been here for 12 years and I've posted like the DOGG on a regular basis. We do need to seriously thing about cleansing the forum, we've been massively infiltrated by the subcontinent trolls
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