The most stylish batsman Zimbabwe have ever produced
The most stylish batsman Zimbabwe have ever produced
In my mind, the only name that comes to my mind is Vusi Sibanda, His shots were so pleasing to the eyes and he failed to live up to his potentials. He was such a great talent and even batsman of Younus Khan’s calibre once said that Sibanda would one day become a star.
Re: The most stylish batsman Zimbabwe have ever produced
BS.lobsang wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2026 8:46 pmIn my mind, the only name that comes to my mind is Vusi Sibanda, His shots were so pleasing to the eyes and he failed to live up to his potentials. He was such a great talent and even batsman of Younus Khan’s calibre once said that Sibanda would one day become a star.
You can see more style in one Raza innings on a YouTube game highlights than anything Sibanda did, who couldn't keep his place in the team longer than 5 minutes.
Besides stylish means nothing in cricket.
Taylor and Bennett look like retards at times in the middle but are effective.
Look at Chanderpaul too.
Like assuming a weightlifter will make a good prop because of muscles.
Cricinfo profile of the 'James Bond' of cricket:
FULL NAME: Angus James Mackay
BORN: 13 June 1967, Harare
KNOWN AS: Gus Mackay
'The' Gus Mackay.
Hero.
Sportsman.
Artist.
Player.
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Q. VUSI SIBANDA, WHERE DO YOU HOP?
A. UNDA DA ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE*
FULL NAME: Angus James Mackay
BORN: 13 June 1967, Harare
KNOWN AS: Gus Mackay
'The' Gus Mackay.
Hero.
Sportsman.
Artist.
Player.
**
Q. VUSI SIBANDA, WHERE DO YOU HOP?
A. UNDA DA ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE*
Re: The most stylish batsman Zimbabwe have ever produced
Graeme Hick?
Neil Johnson, Alistair Campbell, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), Grant Flower, Dave Houghton, Guy Whittall, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Ray Price, Eddo Brandes
Re: The most stylish batsman Zimbabwe have ever produced
Sean williams
Shoaib akhtar once said on a post match show in 2020 that williams plays like marcus trescothick, when zim beat pak in super over
Shoaib akhtar once said on a post match show in 2020 that williams plays like marcus trescothick, when zim beat pak in super over
Re: The most stylish batsman Zimbabwe have ever produced
Let’s keep statistics and success aside, I am talking about the elegance and timing with which he follows through with his shots. No one here disagrees with me I guess that he was a great talent who failed to make it big at the highest level.
Re: The most stylish batsman Zimbabwe have ever produced
Both Sibanda and Matsikenyeri looked good when in form, unfortunately they struggled for consistency.
Neil Johnson, Alistair Campbell, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), Grant Flower, Dave Houghton, Guy Whittall, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Ray Price, Eddo Brandes