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Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:03 am
by zimfan1
There we go. A one week domestic T20 comp starting next week. The Lions are also included as the winner of the NPL Club T20.

Re: Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:36 am
by secretzimbo
Lol hilarious. Even after the various improvements ZC have made recently, they still insist on a fucking 6-day T20 comp

Re: Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:37 am
by secretzimbo
At least there may still be a few of the overseas guys around I suppose. And at least the Lions (academy side) are playing

But really the length of this is a disgrace

Re: Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:39 am
by secretzimbo
And it’s in Harare as usual and probably OH will see every match abandoned due to the permanent wet outfield :lol:

Re: Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:46 am
by jaybro
I don’t get it, like surely a domestic t20 tournament is the cheapest to run and you’d get overseas guys for cheap too cause they’re already here.

Why not make it a two week tournament at the very least, I’m sure they could turn a buck for it with all the good vibes around cricket in the country at the moment.

Re: Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:42 am
by Googly
And it's such an important format. Surely DH and Dirk should step in and persuade these guys to change the plan?
It's just a disgrace.

Plus we need lights at HSC and need to drag our cricket kicking and screaming into the 20th century.

Re: Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:50 am
by Marshmallow
What's the role of Dirk in ZC?

Re: Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:17 pm
by Googly
I'm not sure?
You've got Makoni who basically gave his job to Masakadza and created a window dressing post for himself.
I think Masakdza is Director of Cricket, Dirk is probably Operations Manager.
Then there's Tino whom I believe is Marketing Mgr. Either he hasn't got a budget to do anything meaningful or his heart is not in it. He's the guy who needs to be looking for corporate sponsorship. I'm sure his hands are a bit tied.
Dirk Viljoen is an interesting addition, that's a big surprise.

If only it was open book and you knew what everyone was supposed to be doing. None of these posts look too demanding because not a lot appears to have changed.
I'm sure one guy could do the job of all 3. Its smoke and mirrors.
It would be good if a semi literate who had a vague interest in cricket kept us updated on Social Media.

Re: Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:53 pm
by secretzimbo
I didn’t even know Dirk or Tino had roles?! Thought they were just commentators :lol: would be interesting to find out what they do.


I’m pretty sure Darlington does the Marketing, or at least he did last year.

Re: Domestic T20 (Feb 20th-26th)

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:55 am
by CalZim
Just had a look at the fixtures and at least each team plays 5 games, a bit relentless playing a game a day though, no wonder we get so many injures :lol:

I presume there will be a final as well? So 2 teams get 6.

Ideally this would be spread over 3 weeks with teams playing each other twice.

Its good to see the Lions getting a go although I have no idea who will play for them as every player plays for one of the big teams.