Harare_-A Senior selector at Zimbabwe Cricket has responded to critiques who were calling for Wessly Madhevere's axing because of continuos poor form saying Wessly Madhevere isn't going anywhere in all three formats.The selector speaking on condition of anonymity emphasized that Zimbabwe is looking at the future and will build their team around Madhevere,who has failed to live up to his billing since he his lightning start to his cricket career.The other question the selector was responding to was on Madhevere's selection ahead of Nick Welch who had played in England before and had score a half ton in Bangladesh,the selector said clearly Madhevere was ahead of Welch leading up to the England test even though stats pointed to Welch having scored more runs in Bangladesh than Madhevere.The selector added that Madhevere will remain a critical member of the t20, ODI and Test team,as he has delivered critical match winning innings in the last 3 or 4years,in his words he said Wessly is an unsung hero in the same bracket as the Williams of this world but people just find a reason to not appreciate the talented young star who is among the world's stars to watch out for in the near future alongside Indian hotshot Shubman Gill,Kiwi Rachin Ravindra, Englishman Harry Brook and the High flying West Indian Kaecy Carry,The Generational Talent as Wessly is known in the cricket circles continues to wow the crowds with his strokeplay that has seen him become a darling in England,Bangladesh, Australia and Pakistan.He has been of help to upcoming youngsters like Brian Bennett using his 100 plus match experience to offer advice and impart skills to fast rising Bennett .In one of the Instagram posts Bennett appreciated his hero Wessly Madhevere after the win in Bangladesh.The selector also said he is looking forward to Maphaka against Nyamhuri battle in Bulawayo which he dubbed the battle of Limpopo teen superstars who will carry their nations hopes in the coming years,he said they are the next Rabadas,Streaks post 2027.Responding to a question on X from one of the fans he said people were upset about what they perceived as a continuous Evans snub,he said clearly the guys selected right now are ahead of Evans that's why the selection picked them for the Trent bridge test which turned up to be a bowling horror show for the local pace attack save for Muzarabani who redeemed himself with 3 wickets later on after massive slaughter on day 1 at the hands of the English.Selection has been the talking point overshadowing the on field performances of every series Zimbabwe go into .As The selection controversies continue to unravel, Zimbabwe cricket fans can only dream of a day when the team is selected without fear ,favor,race or connections.As ZC continue to delay the squad announcement for SA tour ,cricket fans have gotten used to surprising selections,an area ZC selection comiteee has not disappointed to date._- *The Bild Xtra*
Good old Wez
He shouldn’t be anywhere near the t20 side, too slow for that. Should be inked in the test and ODI side though. That match winning 19 off 55 dragging us over the line in Bangladesh while everyone else was collapsing was the most heroic innings ever. And the stones on Wez to finish it off with a reverse sweep. Unbelievable best bowler at Trent bridge too allegedly. 1/34
Harare_-A Senior selector at Zimbabwe Cricket has responded to critiques who were calling for Wessly Madhevere's axing because of continuos poor form saying Wessly Madhevere isn't going anywhere in all three formats.The selector speaking on condition of anonymity emphasized that Zimbabwe is looking at the future and will build their team around Madhevere,who has failed to live up to his billing since he his lightning start to his cricket career.The other question the selector was responding to was on Madhevere's selection ahead of Nick Welch who had played in England before and had score a half ton in Bangladesh,the selector said clearly Madhevere was ahead of Welch leading up to the England test even though stats pointed to Welch having scored more runs in Bangladesh than Madhevere.The selector added that Madhevere will remain a critical member of the t20, ODI and Test team,as he has delivered critical match winning innings in the last 3 or 4years,in his words he said Wessly is an unsung hero in the same bracket as the Williams of this world but people just find a reason to not appreciate the talented young star who is among the world's stars to watch out for in the near future alongside Indian hotshot Shubman Gill,Kiwi Rachin Ravindra, Englishman Harry Brook and the High flying West Indian Kaecy Carry,The Generational Talent as Wessly is known in the cricket circles continues to wow the crowds with his strokeplay that has seen him become a darling in England,Bangladesh, Australia and Pakistan.He has been of help to upcoming youngsters like Brian Bennett using his 100 plus match experience to offer advice and impart skills to fast rising Bennett .In one of the Instagram posts Bennett appreciated his hero Wessly Madhevere after the win in Bangladesh.The selector also said he is looking forward to Maphaka against Nyamhuri battle in Bulawayo which he dubbed the battle of Limpopo teen superstars who will carry their nations hopes in the coming years,he said they are the next Rabadas,Streaks post 2027.Responding to a question on X from one of the fans he said people were upset about what they perceived as a continuous Evans snub,he said clearly the guys selected right now are ahead of Evans that's why the selection picked them for the Trent bridge test which turned up to be a bowling horror show for the local pace attack save for Muzarabani who redeemed himself with 3 wickets later on after massive slaughter on day 1 at the hands of the English.Selection has been the talking point overshadowing the on field performances of every series Zimbabwe go into .As The selection controversies continue to unravel, Zimbabwe cricket fans can only dream of a day when the team is selected without fear ,favor,race or connections.As ZC continue to delay the squad announcement for SA tour ,cricket fans have gotten used to surprising selections,an area ZC selection comiteee has not disappointed to date._- *The Bild Xtra*
Why does a selector need to be anonymous? Can he not stand by what he thinks and believes, and the selection she makes? Whenever they tell you that they care about the sport, just know they are lying to you. Selectors should not be free from criticism, but this kind of attitude will not only harm the team, but also harm the player.
It says Chief Selector at the top and then on condition of anonymity further down?
Its hard to know if its tongue in cheek or not, its thoroughly alarming if it isn't. Wes is decent enuf, but he's currently no Brooke, Ravindra or Gill, and unlikely to be as he's finding a less stressful niche for himself down the order. Plus I doubt Bennett has a hero..perhaps Superman or Batman?
Sometimes wearing the franchise shirt is greater than wearing the national team shirt, you know
If there is no franchise cricket in between the national series he will be available
