Sean Williams to retire from Zimbabwe cricket

[zimbos_05]

Rajput has to go! That appears to be the main issue here and it wouldn't be a difficult decision for ZC imo.

ZC needs Williams.

Not to mention that Rajput has offered nothing to Zim cricket. We have not progressed one iota since he came him. Those young players were going to break through regardless of who was in charge.

[Kriterion_BD]

Rajput is a mediocre coach. What's his record with ZIM?

Williams seems like a guy who makes rash decisions so there is still a smidgen of hope. But at 35, if any of the Big 4 quit, it's likely permanent.

Williams was really at the top of his game unlike Taylor who seems to have declined.

[ZIMDOGGY]

How long was Rajput extended?
It could just be a corona thing.

[secretzimbo]

How long was Rajput extended?
It could just be a corona thing.

His original contract was three-years, until August 2021. Obviously would stay in charge for the Ireland/Scotland tours. But considering this Williams mess and fallout, it seems that Rajput must have got a new long-term contract? I'll try to ask around and see if anyone has heard anything.


He's awful.

[secretzimbo]

Rajput is a mediocre coach. What's his record with ZIM?

Williams seems like a guy who makes rash decisions so there is still a smidgen of hope. But at 35, if any of the Big 4 quit, it's likely permanent.

Williams was really at the top of his game unlike Taylor who seems to have declined.

Terrible.

[lobsang]

The timing of his walk-away from Zimbabwe cricket is very bad, with his age being 34, time clearly is not on his side, and he is in the form of his life right now and he could have carried on that form into 2023 World Cup qualifiers. If he really wants to go then he should go for good coz it will not be easy to make a comeback to play at the highest level after long break or sabbatical.

[zimbos_05]

Rajput is a mediocre coach. What's his record with ZIM?

He was appointed interim in May 2018 before getting the role full time along with Hondo and Matsi.

Country in brackets denote host country

ODIS

Lost 5-0 to Pakistan (ZIM)
Lost 3-0 to SA (SA)
Lost 3-0 to Bangladesh (Bangladesh)
Won 4-0 against UAE (ZIM)
Lost 2-0 to Netherlands (Netherlands)
Lost 3-0 to Ireland (Ireland)
Lost 3-0 to Bangladesh (Bangladesh)
Lot 2-0 to Pakistan (Pakistan) *One match was a tie, did not count is as Zim win*
Lost 3-0 to Bangladesh (Zimbabwe)

4 - 24 - 1 (W - L - T)

T20I

Lost all games (4) in Tri-Series with Australia and Pakistan (ZIM)
Lost 2-0 to SA (SA)
Drew 1-1 with Netherlands (Netherlands)
Drew 1-1 with Ireland (Ireland)
Won 1 of 4 games in Tri-Series with Bangladesh and Afghanistan (Bangladesh)
Won 3 of 4 games in Tri-Series with Singapore and Nepal (Singapore) *Won series*
Lost 2-0 to Bangladesh (Bangladesh)
Lost 3-0 to Pakistan (Pakistan)
Lost 3-0 to Afghanistan (UAE)
Lost 2-1 to Pakistan (Pakistan)
Lost 2-1 to Bangladesh (ZIM)

8 - 24 - 0 (W - L - T)

Test

Drew 1-1 (2) with Bangladesh (Bangladesh)
Lost 1-0 (2) to Sri Lanka (ZIM) - Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets in the match after chasing 14 for victory.
Lost 1-0 (1) to Bangladesh (Bangladesh) - Bangladesh won only match by innings and 106 runs.
Drew 1-1 (2) with Afghanistan (UAE) - We all remember Willow and Don saving us from innings defeat in this one.
Lost 2-0 (2) to Pakistan (ZIM) - Pakistan won both games by an innings, and 116 and 147 runs respectively
Lost 1-0 (1) to Bangladesh (ZIM) - Lost by 220 runs

2 - 8 - 1 (W - L - T)

[Mueddie28]

Sean Williams: An Appreciation Of A True-Blue Zimbabwean Hero!
On two occasions in 2006 and 2008, Sean Williams declined to sign a contract with the board as the situation in the country continued to decline. The travails of a Zimbabwean cricketer you see.

However, on both the occasions he returned to resume his cricket career. For Williams it was not about the lack of talent for he showed it on numerous occasions. His seventy one against Pakistan at Multan in 2008 or his fifty nine against Bangladesh at Dhaka in 2009 were scored in tough conditions. In both knocks, he charted himself akin to a foot soldier wary of the opponents and what the situation demanded

[TapsC2]

My biggest fear is that they might demolish Ireland and that will convince ZC to keep the coaching staff. I really don't know how to feel. It's a tricky situation. I don't think we will qualify directly anyway so losing to Ireland might be better for our long term future if Williams stays. He is by far our best player right now

[Marshmallow]

https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/psychologi ... ssion=true