ZIM-BD-SL Tri Series 2018: Pre-series Discussion

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As a Bangladesh fan, I'm quite excited about this series. Interestingly enough, both SL and ZIM have former Bangladesh coaches employed so this will be a very interesting tournament purely from a tactical standpoint.

Based on recent form, all three teams are fairly evenly matched, and any one of them could take the trophy home.

I'm going to write about the BD side and then hopefully we can all discuss the details pertaining to ZIM (and SL). I fully expect BRMT to post a poll at some point.

The biggest news for us is that Sabbir Rahman is almost sure to miss out as he has allegedly assaulted a fan during a first class match last week and on top of that threatened an umpire not to report the alleged assault. To make matters even worse, the fan is reportedly a child.

From a cricketing standpoint, Sabbir as a top order batsman has been underwhelming in all formats, but if he was to be slotted in the middle order as a finisher, he will be a significant loss. Still, I am excited to see who else might be able to put their hand up for the job in his absence. This is the squad I'd like to see, in playing order:


1) Tamim Iqbal...Although he bats a bit slow for a modern day opener, the increased value he puts on his wicket has helped Bangladesh build decent foundations. Of batsmen who have played 32 innings or less since the 2015 World Cup, no one has scored as many runs as Tamim's 1641 (Ajinkya Rahane is more than 400 runs behind). He has been averaging over 56 at a slowish strike rate of 80.

2) Anamul Haque...has been out of the squad for a while, but some are saying he has increased his strike rate which currently stands at an anemic 70 flat. Last time we saw him, his technique was poor, but he plays spin very well and has a tendency to get set and score big on a frequent basis.

3) Mosaddek Hossain...has recovered from an eye infection/injury and was used exclusively as a specialist spinner during the BPL. Which is astonishing given he has a first class batting average over 65 with three double hundreds. I really feel he could be the answer at #3 for our ODI team. Is probably the only BD player with a first class average above 50 and a List A average above 40.

4) Mushfiqur Rahim...this is probably his most effective position.

5) Mahmudullah...before the 2015 WC, he had averaged 32 at a strike rate of 73. Since then he's averaging 39 with a 83 strike rate.

6) Shakib al Hasan

7) Mehidy Hasan Miraz...I think he has the all round ability to really get a long run in the ODI side. The only issue is he doesn't seem like a player who can really hit big at the end of an innings.

8) Mashrafee Mortaza

9) Abu Hider...a left arm medium pacer who can apparently swing the ball. No great pace but he bowled well during the last BPL season.

10) Rubel Hossain

11) Mustafizur Rahman


12) Liton Das
13) Mohammad Saifuddin
14) Soumya Sarkar
15) Nazmul Hossain Shanto
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Shakib should come in @ 4 . Rahim @5 then mahmudulla @ 6 .

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zimstarr wrote:
Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:35 pm
Shakib should come in @ 4 . Rahim @5 then mahmudulla @ 6 .
That could work, but Rahim has better technique and temperament than Shakib and thus should bat at higher position. Opposite the HHM strategy of hiding the perceived best players down the order, lol.
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Rahman is a pretty decent loss for you guys , yes his stats aren’t the greatest but from what I’ve seen of him he’s very handy down the order and can clear the Ropes very easily.
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What did he actually do though kriterion ? Is it very serious where jail time could be faced ?
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will be interesting how we match up against Sri Lanka considering they’ve played 2 x ODI series against India and another v Pakistan since we beat them 3-2. In the same time we have played 3 List A matches v Holland 😐

Sri Lanka have been chopping and changing their side so much it’s hard to tell what’s their best side. Against us it was their openers who caused all the problems but in an effort to move Mathews into the top 4 Tharanga has been moved to open with Dickwella moving down to 5.

They’ve also tried desperately to get Chandimal into the odi side but he just doesn’t seem to do well in limited over cricket any more.

Kusal Mendis was dropped but I think he will also return along with Lasith Malinga.
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This is the squad that ZIM should or might go with. Keeping in mind that the boys will be playing 15-20 ODIs over the next 3 months, this is probably the most critical phase in the careers of the entire ZIM team. Will be important to keep the seamers fresh as thats a lot of traveling and lots of matches in a very short time.

1) Hamilton - his form vs SL was crucial to winning the series. If he can carry it through the WCQs, he'll make a believer out of me yet (provided he gets runs vs BD, SL, WI, and AFG).
2) Mire - was probably the Man of the Series vs SL. Can he keep it up?
3) Taylor (WK) - hasn't played any ODIs since his return...its only a matter of time before he gets back into serious runs.
4) Ervine
5) Raza
6) Williams - Raza and Williams will be very useful in the subcontinent with their spin. I no longer consider Willy a serious batsman, but his bowling is enough to get him a place in the squad. Can be thought of as a specialist seamer who can contribute with the bat on occaision.
7) Musakanda - The kid's got talent, and he shouldn't be benched after a few failures. Not sure if he can be suited to this position, but I don't see a better place for him in the current side. Better options than Chakabva or Mutumbami. Maybe Moor would be a suitable replacement as well...
8) Cremer
9) Chisoro - a wicket taker who can also hold a bat
10) Jarvis
11) Chatara

12) Muzarabani
13) Ngarava
14) Moor
15) Shingi
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Don’t won’t be the squad Kriterion you e left out Waller & Mpofu who definitely be there

For me there’s only 1 spot left really to be decided in the first XI depending on which way Streak & Cremer choose to go.

Hami
Mire
Ervine
BT
Williams
Raza
Waller
*
Cremer
KJ
Chatara

If they want an extra seamer then they’ll pick Mpofu ( and he probably deserves it too ).

But considering they have so many bowling options I think they’ll just play another batsman.

If they want someone to bat 7 or 8 and just hit a few boundaries at the end then Moor is an option, Burl is also an option but late order hitting isn’t really his craft.

I wouldn’t mind Tari down at 7 he’s a great fielder and a boundary hitter, has been out of form so might get left behind.

Mutombodzi deserves to be in consideration due to his good domestic form plus he’s another good fielder and is bowling again.

Chamu is one guy who might be also a chance due to his useful medium pacers which have been effective in ODI’s. He also could also be used as a ‘floating batsman’ in the order.

Chisoro also a chance as he can bowl with the new ball and at the death as well. The fact Williams, Raza & Waller all bowl spin hurts his chances imo.

I think we might see Raza opening the bowling considering both BD & SL have a lot of lefties in their top order.
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Richard Halsall takes over as the interim head coach of BD for this series and their SL test series. More top level recognition for coaches of Zimbabwean origin.

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jaybro wrote:
Tue Jan 02, 2018 12:50 am
Don’t won’t be the squad Kriterion you e left out Waller & Mpofu who definitely be there

For me there’s only 1 spot left really to be decided in the first XI depending on which way Streak & Cremer choose to go.

Hami
Mire
Ervine
BT
Williams
Raza
Waller
*
Cremer
KJ
Chatara

If they want an extra seamer then they’ll pick Mpofu ( and he probably deserves it too ).

But considering they have so many bowling options I think they’ll just play another batsman.

If they want someone to bat 7 or 8 and just hit a few boundaries at the end then Moor is an option, Burl is also an option but late order hitting isn’t really his craft.

I wouldn’t mind Tari down at 7 he’s a great fielder and a boundary hitter, has been out of form so might get left behind.

Mutombodzi deserves to be in consideration due to his good domestic form plus he’s another good fielder and is bowling again.

Chamu is one guy who might be also a chance due to his useful medium pacers which have been effective in ODI’s. He also could also be used as a ‘floating batsman’ in the order.

Chisoro also a chance as he can bowl with the new ball and at the death as well. The fact Williams, Raza & Waller all bowl spin hurts his chances imo.

I think we might see Raza opening the bowling considering both BD & SL have a lot of lefties in their top order.
This is probably the first time I can't disagree with anything in one of your posts, haha.

I forgot about Burl and dont know much about Mutombodzi...is he the leggie who played in the WI tour in 2013?
I think Chamu's boeling could pose problems for the BD and SL lineups especially in the middle overs.
Yeah Mpofu probably warrants a spot, but I would rather see young quicks get experience.
Not sure if Waller should be picked. he can really blitz at the end of an innings, but is also far too unreliable esp in a tight situation.
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