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by brmtaylor.com admin
Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:04 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: ICC conference
Replies: 11
Views: 1988

Re: ICC conference

The 2007 World Cup was a farce, I don't think the fans could cope with a repeat of that. At least the right team won though.
by brmtaylor.com admin
Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:01 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Sean Ervine
Replies: 119
Views: 24340

Re: Sean Ervine

Jemisi wrote:Update, 19* off 21 in a Hampshire win last night. Some signs of form returning. Didn't bowl though.
I watched from about the 14th over of Hampshire's innings, Ervine's wasn't a convincing knock. All of his runs came through singles, most weren't off the middle of the bat. :(
by brmtaylor.com admin
Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:32 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Zim selection panel fired
Replies: 7
Views: 1715

Re: Zim selection panel fired

That's pretty harsh, I agree with Jemisi that the selections have been pretty good except for the Masakadza exclusion. At least Campbell is still there.
by brmtaylor.com admin
Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: [Match Thread] Zim XI v Australia A
Replies: 46
Views: 8815

Re: Match Thread Zim XI v Australia A

It's a modest target but competitive. As long as Zimbabwe rotate the strike (there's no need for undue risk in this chase) and don't lose early wickets, it should be attainable.
by brmtaylor.com admin
Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: [Match Thread] Zim XI v Australia A
Replies: 46
Views: 8815

Re: Match Thread Zim XI v Australia A

Australia A are 6/182 after 40 overs. Still 2 overs each from Price and Mpofu but we're a bit light on otherwise. We still need 4 overs out of the part timers... it's good to see Meth bowl well. After a shocking first over (12 from it) he's now got 1/44 from 9, taking the big wicket of Marsh. Just a...
by brmtaylor.com admin
Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:59 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: ICC conference
Replies: 11
Views: 1988

Re: ICC conference

The abolition of runners is also a good idea. Every other sport players have to play through injuries and tough things out, why should cricket be any different? This using a runner because of a few cramps is pathetic. If you dont want to run just hit boundaries. Plus runners normally caused more ha...
by brmtaylor.com admin
Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: ICC conference
Replies: 11
Views: 1988

ICC conference

Some of this is applicable to Zimbabwe. It looks like there will be a qualifying tournament for the World Cup in 2015 for a start. I'm not a huge fan of this idea to be honest, I would prefer a 12 team tournament involving all of the full members plus a few associates. The risk of a qualifying tourn...
by brmtaylor.com admin
Mon Jun 27, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Countdown to Test cricket: Number six batsman
Replies: 1
Views: 602

Countdown to Test cricket: Number six batsman

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2260 is a foregone conclusion now, so the number six vote (which looks like it will be a formality) should happen now:
1. Taylor
2. H Masakadza
3. Williams
4. Sibanda
5. C Ervine

...

7. Chigumbura
8. Cremer
9. Price
10. Rainsford
11. Mpofu
by brmtaylor.com admin
Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Taylor captain
Replies: 8
Views: 1669

Re: Taylor captain

Campbell talks about the appointment in an interview at http://www.cricket365.com/news/story/70 ... as-captain