If Keegan Meth were to return, would he walk into the first XI?

Post by **brmtaylor.com admin** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:04 pm

I'd be keen on it. Meth can tie up an end and offer a lot of control. Jarvis and Cremer to be the strike bowlers and Chatara can prosper without having the burden of being the spearhead.

8 Cremer
9 Meth
10 Jarvis
11 Chatara

sloandog · Post by **sloandog** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:06 pm

Categorically yes. Ridiculous talent

sloandog · Post by **sloandog** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:07 pm

I'd even put him above Cremer with the bat. His FC stats are fantastic with the ball especially

pariah · Post by **pariah** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:08 pm

Assuming Shingi and Panyangara are what?

Anyway, which Tests attack in the last 15 years do you know of that had 2 strike bowlers at the same time? I've got a few in mind, but I'd interested to hear some suggestions first.

foreignfield · Post by **foreignfield** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:23 pm

Yes, he'd be a good addition to a depleted Tuskers' attack, although I'm not sure he can still turn his arm over after all that body building.

sloandog · Post by **sloandog** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:23 pm

foreignfield wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:23 pm
Yes, he'd be a good addition to a depleted Tuskers' attack, although I'm not sure he can still turn his arm over after all that body building.

I've heard as much

jaybro · Post by **jaybro** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:01 pm

I have my doubts over how effective he would have been bowling under 120Kph on a flat deck in a test.

His first class stats are amazing way superior to any other fast bowler Zimbabwe has ever seen

It’s a shame he quit when he did it would have been interesting to see how he went

ZIMDOGGY · Post by **ZIMDOGGY** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:21 pm

I'm surprised here.
Remember that Meth was never a staple of the team and was only ever a fringe when he was at his Logan Cup best.

There's no way after 4 years out he would WALK into the team. He could get there but it will take him a season to get fitneee and intuition back.

Andybligzz · Post by **Andybligzz** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:08 pm

Seeing his facebook he's a massive unit now and doubt he would be able to capture his old form let alone run in for 20 overs a day if required. Still will never forget that shocking blow to the teeth he copped.

Zero76 · Post by **Zero76** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:15 pm

Ahh Crystal Meth, was wondering whatever happened to him. Has played almost no decent level cricket in a few years, would probably be rusty and out of rhythm.

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