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Somerset bowling coach Steve Kirby is set to become the new 🇿🇼🏏 bowling coach ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Somerset confirmed today that Kirby, who has previously worked with Dave Houghton at Derbyshire will leave the club at end of the 🏴 county season this month to join 🇿🇼.
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Can’t say I know him, but a quick Google and this was amusing;
“Kirby is known as one of the fiercest bowlers in the game with a belligerent personality and infamous for his aggressive sledging. On dismissing Michael Atherton twice in his final match before retirement, Kirby quipped at the England legend ‘I’ve seen better batters in my fish and chip shop mate’” 😂 😂
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“Kirby is known as one of the fiercest bowlers in the game with a belligerent personality and infamous for his aggressive sledging. On dismissing Michael Atherton twice in his final match before retirement, Kirby quipped at the England legend ‘I’ve seen better batters in my fish and chip shop mate’” 😂 😂
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 2:02 pm
Can’t say I know him, but a quick Google and this was amusing;
“Kirby is known as one of the fiercest bowlers in the game with a belligerent personality and infamous for his aggressive sledging. On dismissing Michael Atherton twice in his final match before retirement, Kirby quipped at the England legend ‘I’ve seen better batters in my fish and chip shop mate’” 😂 😂
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Chivanga about to get more aggressive then 😂
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CholeZimbo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 3:59 pm
secretzimbo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 2:02 pm
Can’t say I know him, but a quick Google and this was amusing;
“Kirby is known as one of the fiercest bowlers in the game with a belligerent personality and infamous for his aggressive sledging. On dismissing Michael Atherton twice in his final match before retirement, Kirby quipped at the England legend ‘I’ve seen better batters in my fish and chip shop mate’” 😂 😂
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Chivanga about to get more aggressive then 😂
Sky is the limit for chivanga agression with Kirby in charge 😂😂
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Regarding his new position, Steve said: “I genuinely love the Club and I’m going to miss everyone immensely. I’ve built up some amazing relationships over the past two years and it’s been really pleasing to see some of the younger bowlers coming through into the First Team.
“However, when this opportunity came along, I felt it was one that was too good to ignore. I’ve got aspirations to be the very best coach that I can be, and international cricket is something that I really want to be involved with.
“I’ve worked really well with Dave Houghton (Zimbabwe Head Coach) previously when we are at Derbyshire and when this position presented itself, I felt that I couldn’t turn it down. The scale of the role is hugely exciting because I won’t just be working with the national XI, I’ll also be involved with the whole Pathway structure across the country.
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Interesting he's involved with pathways too. If he's doing both national team and pathways roles, that must be full time. So he must be moving here properly. Good luck to him, Zimbabwe is a big move for a guy in his mid-40's who has never lived or worked overseas before.
Apparently he is (or was, during his playing days) an absolute nutter, a massive personality.
Apparently he is (or was, during his playing days) an absolute nutter, a massive personality.
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https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/famo ... ach-995241
Found this from several years ago, which really describes his character and style.
I would think there are some lazy over-weight Zimbabwe bowlers who are feeling a bit nervous right now. 😂 Time to get in shape boys.
Found this from several years ago, which really describes his character and style.
I would think there are some lazy over-weight Zimbabwe bowlers who are feeling a bit nervous right now. 😂 Time to get in shape boys.
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In all seriousness, Chivanga needs to be persisted with.
I was going to make a thread about this, but I’ll piggyback this instead.
Bowling is largely genetic, and he can crack out speeds of 145 km/hr. We haven’t seen a ninja since Blignaut pull that s**t.
Maybe aside from Aliseni, he’s the second quickest bowler we have ever seen….
For a GOOD coach, this should be akin to a paedophile at a wiggles concert. A lot to work with.
Great way of sinking into a raw bowler to make a star.
I was going to make a thread about this, but I’ll piggyback this instead.
Bowling is largely genetic, and he can crack out speeds of 145 km/hr. We haven’t seen a ninja since Blignaut pull that s**t.
Maybe aside from Aliseni, he’s the second quickest bowler we have ever seen….
For a GOOD coach, this should be akin to a paedophile at a wiggles concert. A lot to work with.
Great way of sinking into a raw bowler to make a star.
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ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:13 pm
In all seriousness, Chivanga needs to be persisted with.
I was going to make a thread about this, but I’ll piggyback this instead.
Bowling is largely genetic, and he can crack out speeds of 145 km/hr. We haven’t seen a ninja since Blignaut pull that s**t.
Maybe aside from Aliseni, he’s the second quickest bowler we have ever seen….
For a GOOD coach, this should be akin to a paedophile at a wiggles concert. A lot to work with.
Great way of sinking into a raw bowler to make a star.
His age is not the best though so not sure
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If he is involved in the whole system then this is a good move. It seems like ZC really have given Houghton the power to build a team for the future how he sees fit.
Chivanga is old but for me Ngarava is the one who can be turned into something special if he develops a legit inswinger. I also think he could bowl slightly quicker if he works on it. Evans too.
There are other guys like Macheka who are quick (even though some people accuse him of chucking). My hope is that we move from a team which was barely surviving using spinners to having a culture of fast bowling dominate our circuit. There are probably less than 10 guys in our system who play spin comfortably anyway.
Chivanga is old but for me Ngarava is the one who can be turned into something special if he develops a legit inswinger. I also think he could bowl slightly quicker if he works on it. Evans too.
There are other guys like Macheka who are quick (even though some people accuse him of chucking). My hope is that we move from a team which was barely surviving using spinners to having a culture of fast bowling dominate our circuit. There are probably less than 10 guys in our system who play spin comfortably anyway.
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ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:13 pm
In all seriousness, Chivanga needs to be persisted with.
I was going to make a thread about this, but I’ll piggyback this instead.
Bowling is largely genetic, and he can crack out speeds of 145 km/hr. We haven’t seen a ninja since Blignaut pull that s**t.
Maybe aside from Aliseni, he’s the second quickest bowler we have ever seen….
For a GOOD coach, this should be akin to a paedophile at a wiggles concert. A lot to work with.
Great way of sinking into a raw bowler to make a star.
I got a question. If genuine fast bowling really is genetic were ZC wrong for trying to scout the country for some fast bowlers? Even in areas where there was no cricket being played? They tried that a few years ago and were widely criticized for doing so.
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TapsC2 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:13 am
ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:13 pm
In all seriousness, Chivanga needs to be persisted with.
I was going to make a thread about this, but I’ll piggyback this instead.
Bowling is largely genetic, and he can crack out speeds of 145 km/hr. We haven’t seen a ninja since Blignaut pull that s**t.
Maybe aside from Aliseni, he’s the second quickest bowler we have ever seen….
For a GOOD coach, this should be akin to a paedophile at a wiggles concert. A lot to work with.
Great way of sinking into a raw bowler to make a star.
I got a question. If genuine fast bowling really is genetic were ZC wrong for trying to scout the country for some fast bowlers? Even in areas where there was no cricket being played? They tried that a few years ago and were widely criticized for doing so.
It's a good question, but it will take one hell of an eye and understanding on the ingredients of a fast bowler.
Any actual cricketers would surely have been known.
So if they were to identify someone from the bush, they would have to watch him bowl in the knowledge he might not be a player, or good enough to make any team.
Was Streak simply looking for 6'5 athletes?
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Ya that was a gimmick in my view. What you see here is most guys bowling well within themselves. Maybe a combination of bilharzia, covid, fitness and a s**t diet.
You'll see guys bowling a bit quicker now because it's suddenly a slightly more competitive environment.
You'll see guys bowling a bit quicker now because it's suddenly a slightly more competitive environment.
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When Steve Kirby joining with team, before or after the T20wc?
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I believe 'officially' he is starting after the world cup. Although I wouldn't be surprised if he travels with the squad, along with the current 'interim' coach Ncube.
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https://zimcricket.org/steve-kirby-conf ... ing-coach/
Official confirmation Steve kirby expected to join the national team ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Official confirmation Steve kirby expected to join the national team ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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