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Training squad:
Faraz Akram, Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva, Brian Chari, Tendai Chatara, Chamu Chibhabha, Elton Chigumbura, Tendai Chisoro, Craig Ervine, Kyle Jarvis, Luke Jongwe, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wesley Madhevere, Timycen Maruma, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Peter Moor, Carl Mumba, Richmond Mutumbami, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano, Sean Williams.
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3T20Is : Rawalpindi
3 ODIs [ ICC Super League ] : Multan
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Zimbabwe Tour Of Pakistan 2020 [ 3 Odis & 3 T20s ] : Pre Series Discussion
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jaybro wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:53 am
Kriterion_BD wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:39 am
Is he back just for domestic cricket or is he back to play internationals for ZIM?
He’s going to Pakistan
Oh that is big news!
His numbers may not show it yet, but he is a top talent. 6’8” quicks who can consistently bowl 140 don’t grow on trees.
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Kriterion_BD wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:20 pm
can consistently bowl 140 don’t grow on trees.
say what?
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ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:12 am
Kriterion_BD wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:20 pm
can consistently bowl 140 don’t grow on trees.
say what?
Blessing is probably the only ZIM bowler who can consistently clock 140. And I guess Mumba too. Jarvis and Chatara are both 125-128 now with the odd ball reaching 135 max. The Ngaravas, Madzivas et al are all around 130-132. Tshuma looks to be in that general bracket as well.
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He’s not an 87mph bowler, let’s get that straight. Pat Cummins and Rabada average that speed. He may be able to get the odd effort ball up there but he’s more in the low 130’s like the rest
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Kudakwashe Macheka, who plays of Rangers in Zimbabwe domestic cricket is next to B Muzarabani in pace.Recently Kyle Jarvis spoke about his pace and he is in 140+kph.
As per Pakistan tour is concerned, Zimbabwe got to face 145+kph Pak pacers, advantage for Zimbabwe, there will be no reverse swing from Pak pacers, as they can't put saliva & sweat in the bowl. Early swing will be there, and if they monitor Sri Lanka's successfull recent shorter format tour to Pakistan they could come with better plans.
Spin will be the huge factor in upcomming series.
As per Pakistan tour is concerned, Zimbabwe got to face 145+kph Pak pacers, advantage for Zimbabwe, there will be no reverse swing from Pak pacers, as they can't put saliva & sweat in the bowl. Early swing will be there, and if they monitor Sri Lanka's successfull recent shorter format tour to Pakistan they could come with better plans.
Spin will be the huge factor in upcomming series.
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Kriterion_BD wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:55 am
ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:12 am
Kriterion_BD wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:20 pm
can consistently bowl 140 don’t grow on trees.
say what?
Blessing is probably the only ZIM bowler who can consistently clock 140. And I guess Mumba too.
I don't know if you're being serious or having a laugh?
I think I could count 1 or 2 balls where Blessing hit the 140 mark. That's from what I saw of him and what others were tracking him as. He's usually late 120's.
Mamba the same.
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Yea he’s not 140 chaps, like the DOGG said, 80-83 max
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It’s always funny to me when I realize that Mpofu might be the fastest bowler we have even at his age. He can get to about 135kph consistently.
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The bottom line is he is a good addition for us and it might be time we consider changing strategy and playing on tracks which suit fast bowlers. Our spin options are not that good at the moment but we have a situation where I believe Mumba Blessing Jarvis and Chatara should be playing in the same team consistently
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I don’t see the point of picking a specialist spinner who isn’t a leg spinner when we have Wes Williams and Raza in the same team
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Stoneman Returns wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:49 am
Early swing will be there, and if they monitor Sri Lanka's successfull recent shorter format tour to Pakistan they could come with better plans.
Spin will be the huge factor in upcomming series.
Do Zim spend a lot of time watching other series and monitoring them to prepare?
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zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 1:36 am
Stoneman Returns wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:49 am
Early swing will be there, and if they monitor Sri Lanka's successfull recent shorter format tour to Pakistan they could come with better plans.
Spin will be the huge factor in upcomming series.
Do Zim spend a lot of time watching other series and monitoring them to prepare?
Thats the reason for Zimbabwe's present situation in the game.
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Yea if we’re to pick a spinner I’d honestly rather see Mavuta in.
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I really do miss Graeme Cremer, what a hole he’s left 😞
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𝗠𝗨𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗜 𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗔𝗦 𝗭𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗪𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡
Blessing Muzarabani is set to resume his international career after he was named in Zimbabwe’s squad for the limited-overs series in Pakistan.
The 24-year-old fast bowler was selected for the tour after he recently ended his stint with English county side Northamptonshire.
Muzarabani had played one Test, 18 one-day international (ODI) matches and six Twenty20 international (T20I) games for Zimbabwe when he decided to put his international career on hold in 2018 to take up a county contract.
His return is a massive boost for Zimbabwe, especially with the experienced frontline seamer Kyle Jarvis ruled out of the Pakistan tour due to a stress fracture injury.
Meanwhile, two uncapped players, Milton Shumba and Faraz Akram, have made it into Zimbabwe’s 20-man squad that is set to go into a bio-secure bubble in Harare on Monday before leaving for Pakistan on 19 October.
Zimbabwe have also included other young talents in the form of Wessly Madhevere and Richard Ngarava.
The touring squad is however quite experienced, with captain Chamu Chibhabha and fellow seasoned campaigners Brendan Taylor, Tendai Chatara, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams and Elton Chigumbura forming the nucleus of the side.
The ODI series in Pakistan, which will be part of the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup Super League, is pencilled in for 30 October and 1 and 3 November.
The T20I matches are scheduled for 7, 8 and 10 November.
𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿:
Chamu Chibhabha (captain), Faraz Akram, Ryan Burl, Brian Chari, Tendai Chatara, Elton Chigumbura, Tendai Chisoro, Craig Ervine, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Carl Mumba, Richmond Mutumbami, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano, Sean Williams
Blessing Muzarabani is set to resume his international career after he was named in Zimbabwe’s squad for the limited-overs series in Pakistan.
The 24-year-old fast bowler was selected for the tour after he recently ended his stint with English county side Northamptonshire.
Muzarabani had played one Test, 18 one-day international (ODI) matches and six Twenty20 international (T20I) games for Zimbabwe when he decided to put his international career on hold in 2018 to take up a county contract.
His return is a massive boost for Zimbabwe, especially with the experienced frontline seamer Kyle Jarvis ruled out of the Pakistan tour due to a stress fracture injury.
Meanwhile, two uncapped players, Milton Shumba and Faraz Akram, have made it into Zimbabwe’s 20-man squad that is set to go into a bio-secure bubble in Harare on Monday before leaving for Pakistan on 19 October.
Zimbabwe have also included other young talents in the form of Wessly Madhevere and Richard Ngarava.
The touring squad is however quite experienced, with captain Chamu Chibhabha and fellow seasoned campaigners Brendan Taylor, Tendai Chatara, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams and Elton Chigumbura forming the nucleus of the side.
The ODI series in Pakistan, which will be part of the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup Super League, is pencilled in for 30 October and 1 and 3 November.
The T20I matches are scheduled for 7, 8 and 10 November.
𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿:
Chamu Chibhabha (captain), Faraz Akram, Ryan Burl, Brian Chari, Tendai Chatara, Elton Chigumbura, Tendai Chisoro, Craig Ervine, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Carl Mumba, Richmond Mutumbami, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano, Sean Williams
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Did not have enough time to get onto the forums during the buildup to the Pak series.
We are sending a 20 man squad which makes it look like there would are some T20 specialists in there. We just don't know who they are.
The most frustrating thing for me is to see Faraz Akram there. Is he there to understand the Pakistani sledging? What has he done to get the nod ahead of Neville Madziva?
Feel really sorry for Madziva.
We are sending a 20 man squad which makes it look like there would are some T20 specialists in there. We just don't know who they are.
The most frustrating thing for me is to see Faraz Akram there. Is he there to understand the Pakistani sledging? What has he done to get the nod ahead of Neville Madziva?
Feel really sorry for Madziva.
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The most frustrating thing for me is to see Faraz Akram there. Is he there to understand the Pakistani sledging? What has he done to get the nod ahead of Neville Madziva?
Feel really sorry for Madziva.
At least they had the good sense to immediately put Blessing on the team and not take Chakabva with them.
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CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 4:11 pm
We are sending a 20 man squad which makes it look like there would are some T20 specialists in there. We just don't know who they are.
:roll:
So true.
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TapsC2 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:25 pm
I don’t see the point of picking a specialist spinner who isn’t a leg spinner when we have Wes Williams and Raza in the same team
The sad (or maybe good ?( reality is atm the three best spinners in the country are Raza, Willie and Chisoro. All much of a muchness. Two of those three are not like the other. They make the team on batting alone.
It means in reality we can take a risk or carry another bat.
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Not sure about anyone else but to me that is a very underwhelming squad.
Are Kyle and PJ out injured? Few others I would have included that are not there
Are Kyle and PJ out injured? Few others I would have included that are not there
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