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by zimbos_05
Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: 2023 ODI World Cup Discussion
Replies: 733
Views: 22481

Re: 2023 ODI World Cup Discussion

At the end of the day, Umpires have to uphold the rule, especially if the captain appeals. Spirit of the game will always be brought up, and it's not something that will go away. It's because of those years of tough sledging that it has become more of a thing. Some of the games I umpire in grade cri...
by zimbos_05
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:53 pm
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: 2023 ODI World Cup Discussion
Replies: 733
Views: 22481

Re: 2023 ODI World Cup Discussion

The umpires have no choice in this situation. If Shakib insists on upholding his appeal, then they have to review the appeal based on the rule, not the fact that the strap broke. I have not reviewed the whole footage, but from what I read, it took him longer than 2 minutes to reach the crease. When ...
by zimbos_05
Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 5th T20I
Replies: 107
Views: 3427

Re: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 5th T20I

Zimbo I'm not sure why you're mentioning Flower? The top shelf here is full. Only a premature demise will free up a spot :lol: It's dead man's shoes. Our players lack discipline in both batting and bowling. I think that much is clear. We also have a team full of players that on the international st...
by zimbos_05
Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 5th T20I
Replies: 107
Views: 3427

Re: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 5th T20I

Andy would work as the director of cricket. The person who oversees the whole structure and development of the game in our country. Take Hammy out of the role and give it to Andy. Let him work with Dave as the team coach. Bring in a new batting coach. A sports psychologist. Until we get proper chang...
by zimbos_05
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 5th T20I
Replies: 107
Views: 3427

Re: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 5th T20I

Holy shit. We were chasing 101 and we lost. That's inexcusable for me. Dave needs to make some serious changes to the batting department. Matsi needs to go. He needs to bring in a proper batting coach. Next thing he needs to do is start cutting some of the dead weight. Implement a proper development...
by zimbos_05
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 4th T20I
Replies: 55
Views: 2143

Re: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 4th T20I

Are these losses really that shocking? Yes some big players are missing, but these issues have been there for a long time. We often paper over the cracks with random series wins or a win against a bigger nation. Then we get all excited and happy and boisterous, but then we end up with shit like in t...
by zimbos_05
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 4th T20I
Replies: 55
Views: 2143

Re: Zimbabwe vs Namibia | 4th T20I

Been saying it for ages, we do not know how to rotate the strike. We also don't know how to regulate an innings when batting.

Matsi is not the coach. Our batting does not progress at all.
by zimbos_05
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:09 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: The curious case of Nick Welch
Replies: 56
Views: 8133

Re: The curious case of Nick Welch

Surely if we are throwing the money at anyone, Cartwright has to be up for a mention. Not really featuring for WA and no chance with Aus, I'm sure he would consider the option of International Cricket.
by zimbos_05
Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:21 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Vic Falls Stadium
Replies: 26
Views: 3596

Re: Vic Falls Stadium

Well if you had included the rest of my post in the quote you would see that was kind of my point. Only England or India amongst cricket nations would be big enough markets and we play them once a decade or something. Bangladesh , Ireland or Afghanistan aren’t bringing 5,000 cricket fan tourists to...
by zimbos_05
Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:40 am
Forum: Zimbabwe Cricket Forum
Topic: Vic Falls Stadium
Replies: 26
Views: 3596

Re: Vic Falls Stadium

It really doesn’t have that much appeal from a tourist perspective. It definitely does. People are not just travelling for the cricket. The idea of supporting their team and going on a safari, whilst also visiting a natural wonder of the world would have appeal, mostly to the Western nations, so in...