Zimbabwe's tour of Bangladesh - October/December 2014

[Radical]

A great day for Bangladesh. It's the first double century opening partnership for BD and it's also the first time both openers scored a hundred. A great comeback for Imrul Kayes and congrats to Tamim for back to back centuries. It's the first ton on his home ground also.

 

[Aislabie]

I've heard decent things about Burl's character from the guys at Southampton Solent, so maybe a change of scene has done some good for him. Either way, he simply can't be a worse cricketer than Brian Chari.

 

[SpitfiresKent]

Zimbabwe lost this 3rd test match before it had even started by picking this team

 

[CremerCurrans]

I've heard decent things about Burl's character from the guys at Southampton Solent, so maybe a change of scene has done some good for him. Either way, he simply can't be a worse cricketer than Brian Chari.

Ouch! I'm a fan of Chari, as you can see from my avatar. You can tell he's worked hard on his batting, and I believe he can continue to improve. However if he fails to get a descent score on this pitch, I'll have to agree that he needs to go back to domestic cricket to work on his game.

 

[SpitfiresKent]

However if he fails to get a descent score on this pitch, I'll have to agree that he needs to go back to domestic cricket to work on his game.

Well, you said it

Both Hami & Raza showing how much of a road this wicket is.

 

[flake]

Maybe the guys at Southampton Solent are right. Maybe he has changed. Haha I cant really see him changing but thats just me. Hopefully he performs well enough to get into the WC squad. Everyone to their own haha. Chari has no technique. Vusi is far far better but never does himself justice. Taylor needs a big score soon ! With Williams and Prosper back, add Vitori and Burl and we look like a team who could upset a few at the World Cup.

 

[Aislabie]

Ouch! I'm a fan of Chari, as you can see from my avatar. You can tell he's worked hard on his batting, and I believe he can continue to improve. However if he fails to get a descent score on this pitch, I'll have to agree that he needs to go back to domestic cricket to work on his game.

I'd rather have seen a proven run-maker in the side for sure. Someone like a Vermeulen or a Forster Mutizwa.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Excellent performance from BD so far.

Should look declare with a lead of around 350-400 and 5 sessions to bowl Zim out in. Series is won, might as well go for the whitewash.

 

[SpitfiresKent]

I'd rather have seen a proven run-maker in the side for sure. Someone like a Vermeulen or a Forster Mutizwa.

Vermeulen has just announced his retirement. Forster Mutizwa isn't consistent enough. Peter Moor could be a future opener for Zimbabwe in my opinion. He's been called up for the ODI's, can't wait to see how he does.

 

[Aislabie]

Vermeulen has just announced his retirement. Forster Mutizwa isn't consistent enough. Peter Moor could be a future opener for Zimbabwe in my opinion. He's been called up for the ODI's, can't wait to see how he does.

Ah, right, I'd missed the Vermeulen announcement - my bad. I disagree about Mutizwa, though - he's pretty much the only guy maintaining a 40+ FC average in Zimbabwean cricket.

 

[SpitfiresKent]

It's a Bangla-wash! Fully deserved series win for Bangladesh.

 

[Radical]

It's a Bangla-wash! Fully deserved series win for Bangladesh.

And I thought this term is only used by us

Also an amazing innings by Chakava under pressure. Hope he continue this form to the upcoming odi series.

 

[SpitfiresKent]

This really has been a shambles of a tour for Zimbabwe. I can't see them winning a single match even after the Bangladesh coach admitting that changes will be made for the final two matches.

 

[SpitfiresKent]

It's a MEGA Bangla-wash!

@swirler @flake @Hombarume

Your thoughts on this dreadful tour?

Poor team selection, poor tactics, poor man management. Mangongo should be sacked, Zimbabwe needs someone with first hand cricketing experience in charge. I know it's not easy because of the money side of things but surely there is someone else out there better capable of managing this team than Mangongo.

Lets not take anything away from Bangladesh though, they were truly brilliant with both bat and ball. Heath Streak has worked wonders with their seamers. Taskin Ahmed (who didn't even feature) will grow into a top bowler under the guidance of Streak.