Test XI - Windies series

[secretzimbo]

This squad list is doing the rounds, but not sure what it is for. Is it for the warm up match? ;

Regis Chakabva, Nyasha Mayavo, Prince Masvaure, Ronald Masocha, Richmond Mutumbami, Richard Ngarava, Ryan Burl, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tanaka Chivanga, Tanu Makoni, Tendai Chatara, Tino Mutombodzi, Victor Nyauchi , Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere

May be nothing, idk

[jaybro]

This squad list is doing the rounds, but not sure what it is for. Is it for the warm up match? ;

Regis Chakabva, Nyasha Mayavo, Prince Masvaure, Ronald Masocha, Richmond Mutumbami, Richard Ngarava, Ryan Burl, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tanaka Chivanga, Tanu Makoni, Tendai Chatara, Tino Mutombodzi, Victor Nyauchi , Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere

May be nothing, idk

Seems very random

Regis - So he is available?

Ronald Masocha - who?

Mutombodzi - where has he been?

Prince - Barely played a game this Logan Cup

Chatara - Surely he wouldn’t be risked in a longer format game?

Burl - surely he doesn’t need to prove himself in warm up game

Ngarava - see above

The rest are understandable selections for the warmup game

[secretzimbo]

I think it’s some charlatan on a WhatsApp group spreading shit to wind people up

[Mueddie28]

Growing up I was always told your best bat comes in at 3, seems to have changed a little

Back in the Zimbabwe
Grant Flower
Gavin Rennie
Staurt Carslie/ Craig Wishart
Andy Flower number 4

Another lineup
Grant Flower
Neil Johnson
MURRAY Goodwin
Andy Flower number 4

[Mueddie28]

The team for the warm-up game might be something like this -

Manuze
Gumbie
Curran
Shumba
Munyonga
Madhevere
Marumani wk
Tiripano
Faraz Akram
Chivanga
Mufudza

With Masuku from Tuskers seemingly MIA and the likes of Mumba injured, I can’t really see or think of many other bowling options.

Just shows that’s definitely an area where Zimbabwe need to unearth some talent. The Rhinos are still rolling out Chingwara & Chinyoa who are mid 30s.

Why everyone forget Jonathan Campbell

[secretzimbo]

Zimbabwe XI squad, official:

Faraz Akram
Privilege Chesa
Tanaka Chivanga
Joylord Gumbie
Wes Madhevere
Timycen Maruma
Tanunurwa Makoni
William Mashinge
Kudzai Maunze
Tapiwa Mufudza
Tony Munyonga
Milton Shumba
Carl Mumba
Donald Tiripano
Tafadzwa Tsiga

Definitely not the team I would have picked

[CrimsonAvenger]

Zimbabwe XI squad, official:

Faraz Akram
Privilege Chesa
Tanaka Chivanga
Joylord Gumbie
Wes Madhevere
Timycen Maruma
Tanunurwa Makoni
William Mashinge
Kudzai Maunze
Tapiwa Mufudza
Tony Munyonga
Milton Shumba
Carl Mumba
Donald Tiripano
Tafadzwa Tsiga

Definitely not the team I would have picked

If there is ever an award for the most uninspiring development team selection in history, this should win hands down.

[TapsC2]

I have actually been meaning to ask if Curran has sorted his Zim passport yet? Did he have one? Coz I'm surprised he didn't make the tour match. He ain't doing too bad

Munyonga is actually 4th on the Logan Cup leaderboard so I'm keen to see how he goes. Will be interesting to see how Gumbie and Tsiga do as well. Maruma is averaging 70 so I'm not surprised. Tiripano I guess adds some good experience. Chesa also deserves a go. He has done really well this season. It will be a good experience for these guys.

Maybe Houghton decided he doesn't want to give away too much to the West Indians. Rather catch them cold.

[Googly]

Such a pity it wasn't like yesteryear where there were a few warm up games and players had time to do the tourist thing. A lot has been taken from the game with these whirlwind tours. Hopefully they mix it up against County sides that come here as well.

[CalZim]

Zimbabwe XI squad, official:

Faraz Akram
Privilege Chesa
Tanaka Chivanga
Joylord Gumbie
Wes Madhevere
Timycen Maruma
Tanunurwa Makoni
William Mashinge
Kudzai Maunze
Tapiwa Mufudza
Tony Munyonga
Milton Shumba
Carl Mumba
Donald Tiripano
Tafadzwa Tsiga

Definitely not the team I would have picked

I’m guessing none of these players will make the test squad, looks like an A team to me.

Seems like Wes, Shumba and Munyonga won’t make the test squad then. Hopefully they all put up a performance in the warm up game.

No idea how Mumba made this squad when he hasn’t played for a while, I thought he was still injured.