Zim fast bowlers for WC
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 6:04 am
Chatara and Panyangara are certainties for the WC.
So lets have a look at the other bowlers who have a chance of making it to the Zim WC squad(as third seamer and reserves) :
1.Mupariwa - By the look of things, he seems to be bowling pretty well. He's one of the most consistent bowlers in the domestic set-up. Has anyone seen him bowl recently?
2.Chinouya - He seems to have that aggression in his bowling which other Zim fast bowlers lack. I saw him bowl against India last year and I was really impressed with his bowling. He seemed to be bowling at good pace, was getting disconcerting bounce and actually troubled Virat Kohli at times. He generally bowls back of a length, but I reckon he'll be more successful if he mixes it up with some fuller deliveries too.
He seems to have all the ingredients to succeed in Australia, but I haven't seen how he bowls at the death.
3.Madziva - Looked pretty good with the new ball against BD, but his death bowling was pathetic. I think he needs some more time in the Zim A squad before he's selected for the national side again.
4.Gumunyu-Manatsa - A tall left arm seamer. He has a decent record at domestic level. Has anyone seen him bowl?
5.Musoko - A good prospect for the future. He represented Zim in 2012 and 2014 U19 WC. But, I think he needs to play more games for the Zim A side before he's selected.
6.Tiripano - Very similar to Mupariwa when it comes to build. Even though I don't think he has what it takes to succeed in Australia, he hasn't done anything to hurt his chances of making it to the squad.
7.Vitori - He can swing the bowl both ways at decent pace and can also get some good bounce. Plus, he seems to be picking up wickets with ease in domestic cricket.
8.Shingi Masakadza - He just seems to be getting worse and worse. His pace isn't threatening and he doesn't get the kind of bounce he once used to get. His batting has also deteriorated. On top of that, he bowls too many "short and wide", "full on the legs" half volleys. His accuracy hasn't improved at all. In fact, I fear it's become worse.
Come to think of it, we do seem to have many similar kind of seamers.
And this list could go on with guys like Muzarabani, Manyumwa, Garwe, Muzarawetu, Mupunga, etc.
But, I think it's only the guys I mentioned above who have a realistic chance of making it to the WC squad
Personally, I think Mupariwa, Chinouya and Vitori deserve a go in the UAE hexangular in January or any other series before the WC, where Panyangara and Chatara who've been bowling a lot lately can probably rest. As far as the spot for the spinner is concerned, I don't think the selectors are going to look beyond Kamungozi (and Utseya, if he gets his action cleared). Plus, I don't think we have too many options for spinners at the moment.
What do you guys think?
So lets have a look at the other bowlers who have a chance of making it to the Zim WC squad(as third seamer and reserves) :
1.Mupariwa - By the look of things, he seems to be bowling pretty well. He's one of the most consistent bowlers in the domestic set-up. Has anyone seen him bowl recently?
2.Chinouya - He seems to have that aggression in his bowling which other Zim fast bowlers lack. I saw him bowl against India last year and I was really impressed with his bowling. He seemed to be bowling at good pace, was getting disconcerting bounce and actually troubled Virat Kohli at times. He generally bowls back of a length, but I reckon he'll be more successful if he mixes it up with some fuller deliveries too.
He seems to have all the ingredients to succeed in Australia, but I haven't seen how he bowls at the death.
3.Madziva - Looked pretty good with the new ball against BD, but his death bowling was pathetic. I think he needs some more time in the Zim A squad before he's selected for the national side again.
4.Gumunyu-Manatsa - A tall left arm seamer. He has a decent record at domestic level. Has anyone seen him bowl?
5.Musoko - A good prospect for the future. He represented Zim in 2012 and 2014 U19 WC. But, I think he needs to play more games for the Zim A side before he's selected.
6.Tiripano - Very similar to Mupariwa when it comes to build. Even though I don't think he has what it takes to succeed in Australia, he hasn't done anything to hurt his chances of making it to the squad.
7.Vitori - He can swing the bowl both ways at decent pace and can also get some good bounce. Plus, he seems to be picking up wickets with ease in domestic cricket.
8.Shingi Masakadza - He just seems to be getting worse and worse. His pace isn't threatening and he doesn't get the kind of bounce he once used to get. His batting has also deteriorated. On top of that, he bowls too many "short and wide", "full on the legs" half volleys. His accuracy hasn't improved at all. In fact, I fear it's become worse.
Come to think of it, we do seem to have many similar kind of seamers.
And this list could go on with guys like Muzarabani, Manyumwa, Garwe, Muzarawetu, Mupunga, etc.
But, I think it's only the guys I mentioned above who have a realistic chance of making it to the WC squad
Personally, I think Mupariwa, Chinouya and Vitori deserve a go in the UAE hexangular in January or any other series before the WC, where Panyangara and Chatara who've been bowling a lot lately can probably rest. As far as the spot for the spinner is concerned, I don't think the selectors are going to look beyond Kamungozi (and Utseya, if he gets his action cleared). Plus, I don't think we have too many options for spinners at the moment.
What do you guys think?
