They all got chance coz they were all talented and more importantly "hard-working' cricketers. They always performed beyond their limited capabilities. Wishy was dubbed future-Haughton very early in his career and it affected his batting. I vividly remembers his mt-winning 100 against India IN zIM, his test 100 vs Bang AND 90 plus against Windies in Lloyd trophy (not to mention 172* in WC). Other players also got chance to play against minnows but how many cracked 150?zimsupporter wrote:I dont know why Ebrahim, Rennie brothers,craig evans, wishart etc got chance to play in late 90's when they had other world class players....
Craig Evans was a typical ODI specialist who sizzled in Singer cup (vs SL, AUST). He and Paul Strang staged one of the finest comeback against India in triseries. Still remember the joyous scenes after victory when Craig carried Paul on his shoulders and ran towards dressing room. That mt was marred by rain...and i had to wait for the revised target..it was midnight in India and around 4 am in morning i was happiest man on earth when these two heroes staged a great fightback. Craig won a mt with his bowling too in Sharjah vs SL.
As per my favourite analyst J Ward-"John Rennie was a prime example of a cricketer who, though endowed with fewer natural gifts than most other first-class players, nevertheless made himself into a quality player and even reached Test status through his own sheer hard work and determination. As John himself says, "As long as you show keenness and want to get out there and play, with even a little bit of talent you can start achieving." True words for today's generation.
He had remarkable debut in the tied match vs India. Entrusted with bowling at the end of the Indian innings, he restrained Azharuddin and Tendulkar to four runs an over, and then came in to bat, last man in, with Zim needing a further 12 runs for victory. He struck a superb shot, right into the setting sun; the umpires eventually signalled four, although many, even in the crowd, believed it should have been a six. In the end, HS was run out and the match was tied. His bowling figures on those tours were not remarkable, but he was becoming known for his control of the ball and his ability to move it in the air. Same thing he continued in SAF triseries.
His brother Gavin was a superb slip fielder. His form was erratic but he was always considered compact player. He was the only in-form player in the rare series in SL where Andy failed and he supported middle order.He always flourished against Black Caps, be it ODI or Test. Also remember in India, the makeshift opening pair of Wishy-Rennie played really well and Rennie missed test ton only becoz of Srinath bouncer. His defiance of express pace of Shoaib with Younis was also praiseworthy in the abandoned Pak test.
Agree with first and last but never ever convinced with Lamby. The 50 over format of current series will actually prove whether he is worth or not.zimsupporter wrote:I think some good players that Zim has produced at present are Craig Ervine, Greg Lamb ,Jarvis is the other talent, their is a lot to come from
Ignore Chappy at your own risk. He badly needs Gobby's guidance and then he will start flourishing again.zimsupporter wrote:I will never pick Chibabha, Vusi, MAtsi, Coventry even if they are in top of their form...Their are already good and talented players in my above team so bad luck guys!
