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by ZIMDOGGY
Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: T20 WC 2024
Replies: 30
Views: 567

Re: T20 WC 2024

I dont want to be 'that guy' again, but why are we talking about a tournament not involving Zim in the Zim part of this forum?

There is an 'other cricket' sub forum meant for this...
by ZIMDOGGY
Tue May 28, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach
Replies: 59
Views: 2424

Re: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach

I think the most important thing is to provide a living wage. Tough to hit 400 balls a day and become an international cricketer earning 500 bucks a month for 4 months. If you break a bat and have to replace it you have to become a herbivore in order to eat. You also need to master the art of livin...
by ZIMDOGGY
Mon May 27, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach
Replies: 59
Views: 2424

Re: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach

Pre Brexit, there was a kolpak rule where anyone could play IN england, if they were not an international player. Like Brendan Taylor or many others, he was more than free to play without using a slot, but could not play imternationals. Due to a guy called Kolpak taking a sporting body to court unde...
by ZIMDOGGY
Sun May 26, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: NPL 2024
Replies: 29
Views: 1884

Re: NPL 2024

Sometimes an employer and person may plan to migrate to Oz but when you dig into the costs it adds up to be too much for sponsorship.
Could be happening here.
That is assuming Brwnt qualifies for a visa.
Brent wouldn’t have any grounds for migration to Oz on the surface without delving deep.
by ZIMDOGGY
Sun May 26, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach
Replies: 59
Views: 2424

Re: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach

Perhaps we could get the original Ryan Higgins back? He did once dismiss Brian Lara! https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/ryan-higgins-55518 If I have learned anything over my years of following Zimbabwean cricketers around the globe, it is never to ordain someone returning from England a saviou...
by ZIMDOGGY
Fri May 24, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach
Replies: 59
Views: 2424

Re: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach

Ya, absolutely credit where it’s due. I thought the whole Ballance fiasco would have stung them and put them off from raiding the diaspora. It kind of makes sense to be fair; he might be a little better than Evans or Faraz, who I’d say are the guys he’d be competing with for a place. Curious he men...
by ZIMDOGGY
Fri May 24, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: 5th T20I | Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh | May 12, 2024
Replies: 163
Views: 4224

Re: 5th T20I | Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh | May 12, 2024

We just aren’t a T20 country Almost all our bats appear bedy classically trained. One of the reasons we seem to put up more of a fight in tests in terms of batting. What always surprises me with our guys is why they don’t swing more in the power plays. There’s way more room for error as you just ne...
by ZIMDOGGY
Fri May 24, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach
Replies: 59
Views: 2424

Re: Ryan Higgins Turned Down Zimbabwe Approach

Credit where it’s due though, This is the sort of move ZC should be making. I hope it is part of a strategy and not just Dave going rogue or something At least they have put the seed in his mind. Let the idea grow. We have enough players overseas that can make a difference if we get a few back. Cart...
by ZIMDOGGY
Fri May 24, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: 2004 Team v 2024 Team
Replies: 109
Views: 4137

Re: 2004 Team v 2024 Team

There has been some analysis I read on Bradman years ago and it concluded in the modern day he would average about 65. I actually tend to agree. Remember in the entire cricket world he basically doubled the next guy. Those next guys for the most part would make the bulk of internationals today. He d...
by ZIMDOGGY
Thu May 23, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: 2004 Team v 2024 Team
Replies: 109
Views: 4137

Re: 2004 Team v 2024 Team

I think if Bradman was 30 today he would be the only batsman to hot a 200+ score in the IPL.