Tatenda Taibu has retired?

[bayhaus]

I think if Tibba actually thought this through prayerfully he would not be doing this. I reposted in that thread about Taibu Finds God just put into persepective what started to happen ages ago.

And that "church" which he travelled every sunday to Gweru for, the Eagle Eye Tabernacle, which said he mustnt watch TV was a concern for me then. And if its the same institute that he will be pursuing ministry with, I actually feel sorry for him.

Tibba could have really ministered to the players and used the world stage to do that as well, slipping in a word or two when accepting man of the match, and cricinfo always wants an opinion from Tibba when there is a series. Maybe he was a bit hasty I think and like Zimdoggy says it is not the only reason.

BUT if he was advised by some of our new agey prophets currently doing the rounds in Harare then again I feel very sorry for him, its a chasing of the wind...

[brmtaylor.com admin]

Ah, this is a real shame for Zimbabwe cricket. It does seem a bit strange because the best way to promote Christianity would surely be on television, which as a professional sportsman he'd have plenty of opportunities to do.

With Taibu goes a lot of experience, that is the real loss. Our middle order seems really exposed now, especially in Test cricket. I think we can compensate in limited overs because a lot of the guys now have over a hundred caps, but in Test matches not so much.

Regis Chakabva is the only winner out of this. He is a certainty to keep his spot now (deservedly). It possibly opens up a spot for Ervine too.

Test team:

1. Mawoyo
2. Sibanda
3. Masakadza
4. Taylor (c)
5. C Ervine
6. Waller
7. Chakabva (wk)
8. Price
9. Vitori (Cremer on subcontinental tracks)
10. Jarvis
11. Mpofu

[Yorker]

Meanwhile, Mark Boucher has also retired from international cricket with immediate effect, following the eye injury he suffered yesterday in the Proteas' practice match against Sommerset. Sad news.

[takleg]

Huge loss this. I really wish him well in his new journey.

[CrimsonAvenger]

Yes, a great loss. I don't think he will do a u-turn on this. Wishing him the very best in his new endeavor.

[Zimfanatic69]

"Tatenda Taibu has retired from all forms of cricket. He wants to focus all his attention on doing the Lord's work he says"
as per Dean du Plessis's Howzat

What a fruitcake.

Religion is the cause of many of the worlds ills. It is nothing more than a superstition. The sooner people get over it the better.

[Zimfanatic69]

Ah, this is a real shame for Zimbabwe cricket. It does seem a bit strange because the best way to promote Christianity would surely be on television, which as a professional sportsman he'd have plenty of opportunities to do.

With Taibu goes a lot of experience, that is the real loss. Our middle order seems really exposed now, especially in Test cricket. I think we can compensate in limited overs because a lot of the guys now have over a hundred caps, but in Test matches not so much.

Regis Chakabva is the only winner out of this. He is a certainty to keep his spot now (deservedly). It possibly opens up a spot for Ervine too.

Test team:

1. Mawoyo
2. Sibanda
3. Masakadza
4. Taylor (c)
5. C Ervine
6. Waller
7. Chakabva (wk)
8. Price
9. Vitori (Cremer on subcontinental tracks)
10. Jarvis
11. Mpofu

Ervine has proved he is not up to it. What about someone younger with promise ?

[sloandog]

It is nothing more than a superstition. The sooner people get over it the better.

Easy fella'!

Ervine has proved he is not up to it. What about someone younger with promise ?

Has he ? he scored 3 half centuries in the world cup, was the best batter against Bangladesh in 2010 when we toured Bangladesh, and he's scored decent in first class cricket. If Matskinyeri has been kept for all these years, Ervine deserves to. I dont see any young batters breaking the door down

[jimbo]

matsikenyeri has been given enough chances, he was bound to get some scores eventually...why celebrate mediocrity. look at his one day average compared to someone like Taylor with all the matchers he has played

[eugene]

"Tatenda Taibu has retired from all forms of cricket. He wants to focus all his attention on doing the Lord's work he says"
as per Dean du Plessis's Howzat

What a fruitcake.

Religion is the cause of many of the worlds ills. It is nothing more than a superstition. The sooner people get over it the better.

People are the cause of the world's ills, not religion. Plus, we all know that you have a Matsi shrine in your wardrobe that you worship and offer ritual sacrifices to.