Wicket keeper batsman

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zimbofan88
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Wicket keeper batsman

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Is Richard Mutambami the best wicket keeper batsman we have in Zim? I don't think he bats well in t-20s and ODIs. He looks better in Test Matches, but we all know Chakabva has cemented his position in test matches. I agree Mutambami is good behind the stumps, but he doesn't look solid with the bat. Since we don't have a good wicket keeper batsmen like Taylor, Taibu etc anymore, our number 7-8 batting position for this role looks vacant. We have bunch of capable players such as Burl( he is an occasional wicket keeper, Source Cricinfo), Foster, PJ Moor, Coventry etc who certainly can bat better than him. I don't understand why he was selected for both t-20s and ODIs. It looks like scoring couple of 20s-30s against Northerns and W Provinces have given him opportunity in the national side :x I would rather go with Chakabva( all the formats) or guys like PJ or Burl who can hold the bat and play long innings in the ODI.

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