Logan Cup postponed match: Mountaineers v Tuskers

[jaybro]

He’s just saying young players should be given more time to find their feet in international cricket, whilst older guys need to be performing all the time.

You can say the opposite of what Kroterion said and still make sense,

If a young player isn’t making runs he should be sent back to domestic cricket to find his feet

If a senior guy misses out for a series or two they should stick by him because you know he’s capable of a big score.

In the end of the day I think when looking at a player you need to take all aspects into consideration and make a judgement call, selectors don’t always get it right, but with so many aspects on play it’s a difficult job

[CrimsonAvenger]

Dead rubber. Mountaineers have done the exact opposite of what they should have.

Tsiga is out. Mutizwa keeps. Nyauchi is out too. Regressive steps.

Not sure why Innocent Kaia comes in for brother Roy. Could be some injury?

Overall, this could actually be the strongest Mountaineers XI that can take field, but it is not forward looking, especially in a dead rubber.

Tuskers are a confused XI as usual.

[CrimsonAvenger]

Tsiga is out. Mutizwa keeps. Nyauchi is out too. Regressive steps.

And no Mashinge too! This is wrong in so many ways. Not giving game time to Tsiga and Mashinge in a dead rubber. And they have done decently too through the season. Unless they are down with injuries...

Good time in the middle for Hamilton after the long injury layoff. Just in case some international cricket arrives, he is not undercooked at least...

[jward]

Dead rubber. Mountaineers have done the exact opposite of what they should have.

Tsiga is out. Mutizwa keeps. Nyauchi is out too. Regressive steps.

Not sure why Innocent Kaia comes in for brother Roy. Could be some injury?

Overall, this could actually be the strongest Mountaineers XI that can take field, but it is not forward looking, especially in a dead rubber.

Tuskers are a confused XI as usual.

The Mountaineers changes are squad rotation - they have about 15 good players, any of whom could play without weakening the side significantly, so those left out have been rested and, if there was another match, would probably all return in place of others. Congratulations to Taffy Mupariwa for his excellent captaincy of Tuskers today - instead of a poor attitude for their dismal season, they showed purpose and enthusiasm in the field, also shown by the extremely rare achievement of bowling their 90 overs (91, actually) within six hours.

[Jemisi]

23rd FC ton for Hami draws level with Grant Flower

36th Career ton - also drawing level with Grant's total

[totoro]

The Mountaineers changes are squad rotation - they have about 15 good players, any of whom could play without weakening the side significantly, so those left out have been rested and, if there was another match, would probably all return in place of others. Congratulations to Taffy Mupariwa for his excellent captaincy of Tuskers today - instead of a poor attitude for their dismal season, they showed purpose and enthusiasm in the field, also shown by the extremely rare achievement of bowling their 90 overs (91, actually) within six hours.

Good to hear that Taffy has captaincy potential.

Have you seen much of young Phiri? Does he have a good technique or more aggressive nature?

[CrimsonAvenger]

Thanks John. That makes sense. Although I would have given as much game time as possible for Mashinge, given that he has that elusive all-rounder potential. Also great to hear about Taffy's captaincy.

Also, Shingi has been in good six hitting form for a while now. Do you think it makes sense to try him as a pinch hitting batsman in our upcoming T20 qualifiers? There are very few people around in the country who seem to have this potential of clearing the fences at will. Also, what is your take on Bothwell Cahpungu for the same role?

[jaybro]

I think Zhuwao & Mire are better options than Bothwell or Shingi as a pitch hitter.

Why has Murray played just the one match now he’s gone again?
Hard to pick him for national honours with precious little cricket behind him

[CrimsonAvenger]

I think Zhuwao & Mire are better options than Bothwell or Shingi as a pitch hitter.

True but I'm looking at more options than just the incumbents. Also can these two keep those two on their toes once they get to know that they have some competition?

[totoro]

Vitori was a descent hitter too!