Thought I'd throw up the forum now as the date closes in. This seems like the only opportunity a prospective Zim squad for the Africa Qualifiers will get for some international practice. Eagles coach Pierre de Bruyne has said they want to run a squad pretty consistent to what they're using in the Qualifiers, but x5 games gives some flexibility.
Is there an opportunity for some Zim NPL stars to get some international debuts, or will we see a repeat of the Nyauchi/Akram/Shumba/Kaia group replacing ad-hoc an otherwise standard squad?
We'd all love a Welch/Bennett being thrown in the mix, but I assume they'll run with a pretty standard squad.
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Nick Welch surely goes straight into the squad, he's been dominant in the NPL. Bennett might get in if he's lucky but I feel he may have to wait a little longer.
I wonder if Williams will play?
I wonder if Williams will play?
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Do you think Bennett will realistically play for Zimbabwe?
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Ever? Ya I'd bet my house on it.
He'll have a full franchise season and I'm sure he'll do well. He will be very much in the picture by next year.
He'll have a full franchise season and I'm sure he'll do well. He will be very much in the picture by next year.
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ShareQuestion who Nick would replace in a standard squad? If Williams or Raza isn't interested in the series then he's an obvious fit, otherwise he'd be taking a Wes/Marumani/Shumba slot?
An Ervine/Welch opener would be interesting.
An Ervine/Welch opener would be interesting.
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Don't be surprised to see Musikewa get a spot. He can bowl too and has been OK. His main attribute is hitting a long ball Elton chigumbura style in his pomp.
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sam_ahm wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:32 am
Have we got the fixtures announced folks?
24th, 25th, 27th, 29th and 30th October.
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Surely we select everybody who is available to play. We can't take chances with these qualifiers.
I see Nick Welch going straight in but I think Bennett will need to have a strong domestic season. There is some stiff competition amongst the younger players. Will be interesting to see who stands out.
I see Nick Welch going straight in but I think Bennett will need to have a strong domestic season. There is some stiff competition amongst the younger players. Will be interesting to see who stands out.
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ShareCan someone explain the thinking behind Carl Mumba My understanding is he's fine but not exceptional? Has he done something specifically to charm selectors, or is it purely international game time over some of the younger guys?
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No idea really. He’s not great and hasn’t done anything special recently but There’s not many other options.
Nyauchi has gone off the boil. Chivanga hasn’t taken his chances. Evans and Blessing injured.
Gwandu had a good NPL but like Musekiwa his franchise record is quite poor so needs to do it at that level before being called up probably.
Nyauchi has gone off the boil. Chivanga hasn’t taken his chances. Evans and Blessing injured.
Gwandu had a good NPL but like Musekiwa his franchise record is quite poor so needs to do it at that level before being called up probably.
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ShareThis sporadic pick up of 2020/21 players who have a had a game and didn't perform seems very strange.
Can someone explain why Shumba wasn't picked, and in the same light, why pick Ndlovu when the likes of Mavuta, who is a proven performer, is nowhere to be seen? For a period it really seemed as though the Welly/Mavuta spot was competitive before Mavuta fell off the map.
Can someone explain why Shumba wasn't picked, and in the same light, why pick Ndlovu when the likes of Mavuta, who is a proven performer, is nowhere to be seen? For a period it really seemed as though the Welly/Mavuta spot was competitive before Mavuta fell off the map.
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Mavuta probably still being punished for his discipline in the NPL.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:26 am
Mavuta probably still being punished for his discipline in the NPL.
Madhevere should probably be reprimanded for his treatment of the umpire in the Pro50 Championship. :)
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