Yeup, the ICC can’t sit around and watch this happen.
You either need to invest in these fledgling Test nations or just leave it to the big boys
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Ireland gets $5m per year specifically to fund Test cricket.....
Considering it went four years without playing any, it should have quite the kitty built up.![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
Considering it went four years without playing any, it should have quite the kitty built up.
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getting pumped. Well done to the irish
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Ireland is doing better than Zimbabwe would. When was the last time we had four 80+ scores in the same innings overseas or even at home for that matter?
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The Irish youngsters like Tector and Doheny are a couple notches ahead of the young Zim batters like Madhevere/Marumani/Shumba. I think Zimbabwe have only twice gone past 400 in Tests since readmission, and the Irish nearly notched up 500 here.
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Zimbabwe has done pretty good v Sri Lanka in Tests since readmission
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I haven’t watched any of this but I’m guessing the pitch is as flat as roadkill?
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yep. should deteriorate soon though. Wouldnt compare how Zimbabwe went with the irish here. THis sl spin attack isnt as experienced. Also looks flatter than normasecretzimbo wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:44 amI haven’t watched any of this but I’m guessing the pitch is as flat as roadkill?
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tector and campher in particular are really good
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Zimbabwe always manage to find demons in the pitch, even if it is a road. Honestly I'm not sure our guys have the patience, regardless of the conditions. Once they get to a stylish 60 or 70 they generally find a way to get out.
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