Zimbabwe Domestic Cricket

[SpitfiresKent]

South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2014-15 : Zimbabwe to host SA, Australia in August | Cricket News | Zimbabwe v South Africa | ESPN Cricinfo

^Good news, can't wait for this!

My only concern is that there is only 1 Test match and why are they playing South Africa 3 times before the triangular series? You could replace those 3 ODI's with an extra Test match.

 

[CremerCurrans]

A bit of insight into Zimbabwe cricket.

 

[Umair7]

Kent atm you need money so 3 ODI?S Is a Better Option

 

[SpitfiresKent]

Kent atm you need money so 3 ODI?S Is a Better Option

The tri series itself will bring in enough money, would much rather have an extra Test match. I mean what can be achieved by playing just 1 Test match??

Centuries for Taylor, Sibanda & Masakadza today

 

[Umair7]

More Money is a better option atm

 

[SpitfiresKent]

Not if the money keeps falling into the wrong hands.

 

[Aislabie]

It's good to see cricket still spluttering along in Zimbabwe, even if it's not in the health it was before the country's economy went arse up.

There have also been some very encouraging young players this season, although it's hard to say whether they're being flattered by the average standard (Bradley Wadlan's bowling average) or if there is genuine quality on show (Sibanda, Masakadza, Taylor).

Naturally, those three would be among the first names on the sheet, along with other regulars like Brian Vitori and Sean Williams, but who else would you like to see getting a go in red? Perhaps a re-call for Forster Mutizwa, or debuts for Luke Jongwe or Don Tiripano?

- Vusi Sibanda
- Sikandar Raza
- Hamilton Masakadza
- Brendan Taylor
- Sean Williams
- Forster Mutizwa
- Luke Jongwe
- Prosper Utseya
- Don Tiripano
- Brian Vitori
- Tendai Chatara

... Doesn't look very strong, really, does it?

 

[CremerCurrans]

It's good to see cricket still spluttering along in Zimbabwe, even if it's not in the health it was before the country's economy went arse up.

There have also been some very encouraging young players this season, although it's hard to say whether they're being flattered by the average standard (Bradley Wadlan's bowling average) or if there is genuine quality on show (Sibanda, Masakadza, Taylor).

Naturally, those three would be among the first names on the sheet, along with other regulars like Brian Vitori and Sean Williams, but who else would you like to see getting a go in red? Perhaps a re-call for Forster Mutizwa, or debuts for Luke Jongwe or Don Tiripano?

- Vusi Sibanda
- Sikandar Raza
- Hamilton Masakadza
- Brendan Taylor
- Sean Williams
- Forster Mutizwa
- Luke Jongwe
- Prosper Utseya
- Don Tiripano
- Brian Vitori
- Tendai Chatara

... Doesn't look very strong, really, does it?

Where is Chigumbura, Malcolm Waller, Mushangwe, Mawoyo, Chakabva, Shingi Masakadza, Panyangara & Mutumbami? The XI would look stronger if you included some of these guys. Depends on the format I guess though.

I feel that Kudakwashe Munyede and John Nyumbu could push Utseya out of the side sooner rather than later. Wellington Masakadza & Brighton Mugochi started the season well, but haven't been going as well lately.

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My ODI & Test teams:

ODI:

Vusi Sibanda
Sikandar Raza
Hamilton Masakadza
Brendan Taylor
Sean Williams
Elton Chigumbura
Richmond Mutumbami
Shingi Masakadza
Natsai Mushangwe
Brian Vitori
Tendai Chatara

Test:

Vusi Sibanda
Tino Mawoyo
Hamilton Masakadza
Brendan Taylor
Regis Chakabva
Sikandar Raza
Richmond Mutumbami
Brian Vitori
Tinashe Panyangara
John Nyumbu
Tendai Chatara

 

[SpitfiresKent]

The Eagles are in a strong position to win their match against the Tuskers. Vitori with 5 wickets and centuries for Raza, Chakabva & Chigumbura

Whilst in the other game Malcolm Waller has scored a century and is picking up wickets! (Never have rated his bowling).

 

[SpitfiresKent]

Logan Cup 2013-14 Report : Maruma, Matizwa help Mountaineers clinch title | Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo

Mountaineers can win the double if they beat the Rocks in the Pro50 final next week.

It's a shame the domestic season has come to an end really as I have enjoyed following the scores on cricinfo. If possible I think they should perhaps extend the season to make way for the T20 competition which was delayed earlier on in the season.

 

[SpitfiresKent]

Mountaineers win the Pro50 Championship!

Southern Rocks v Mountaineers, Pro50 Championship 2013-14, final Report : Maruma, Chatara take Mountaineers to title win | Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[SpitfiresKent]

I'll post this here because it's probably the most relevant place to do so...

Zimbabwe Cricket News: Mark Vermeulen picked in Zimbabwe A squad for Bangladesh | ESPN Cricinfo

So a return for Vermeulen....Good to see Luke Jongwe in both squads, will be good experience for him. This could be a crucial tour for Malcolm Waller as his recent performances for Zimbabwe haven't exactly been great and I think that there are better players than him come the visit of South Africa & Australia.

I would've liked to have seen Peter Moor get a call up though.

 

[flake]

Luke is a promising young player for sure. Played lots of cricket with and against him over the years.

 

[CremerCurrans]

Luke is a promising young player for sure. Played lots of cricket with and against him over the years.

Is it true that he was quicker a few years back? I heard he was bowling good speeds during the U19 world cup in Australia 2012. If that is true he must of pulled back his speed to bowl more line and length.

How has your cricket been going? Have you been able to play much cricket during the off season? I know they have some small tournaments during this time of the year.

 

[flake]

He has had raw pace since about 2010/2011...He still tends to spray it a bit at times. Id say on average he bowls around 133 or so( except in India when we went there last year, as it slows down quite a bit I found, except with Rabada, he was quick !!)

I should be in the u19 setup again this year. Not playin too much at the moment...just here and there on the weekends.