Eddie Byrom signs 2 year deal with Glamorgan

Hes very lucky to have scored this actually, had a horrid year.

Probably one of those gamble low risk low pay contracts hoping for a high reward

All the best to him. Now or never

He's he's extremely lucky to have been given this. Good on him though for having some luck on his side

Very very lucky boy.

Tinah09 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:13 am

Yep, theres no justification for handing him this contract. He's one of those guys this forum is always swooning over and hoping he 'returns". Honestly, he wouldn't make a difference in our nat team, he will merely join the single digit top and middle order batting

Hmm he might kick on at a smaller county reunited with his old coach. He was very talented as a boy. Just lost his way this season. Surprised a county has taken a punt on him tbh but it might work out for them. Let’s see next season.

3 off 22 in his first outing for Glamorgan batting in the middle order today.

People need to realise that Byrom will never play for Zimbabwe. It doesn't help the situation when news of the coach being a p***k is plastered all over the place. We need to focus on the talent still in Zimbabwe, that's that's bottom line.

Ben curran might be a shout in a few years.

The more I hear about Nick Welch, the more I'm beginning to realise that he will probably won't play for the national side. I believe the family are sick of the broken system and are totally dissolusioned with it

sloandog wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:21 pm

People need to realise that Byrom will never play for Zimbabwe.

So, do you think he'll just walk away from the game altogether if he can't even make it at Glamorgan - like how James Cameron decided to leave cricket at 26?

CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:10 am

sloandog wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:21 pm

People need to realise that Byrom will never play for Zimbabwe.

So, do you think he'll just walk away from the game altogether if he can't even make it at Glamorgan - like how James Cameron decided to leave cricket at 26?

Irish passport so he’s got options.

secretzimbo wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:04 am

CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:10 am

sloandog wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:21 pm

People need to realise that Byrom will never play for Zimbabwe.

So, do you think he'll just walk away from the game altogether if he can't even make it at Glamorgan - like how James Cameron decided to leave cricket at 26?

Irish passport so he’s got options.

Hmm, so try top level county, then tier 2 county, then Ireland domestic, then give up the game - this could be the trajectory? :)

CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:10 am

sloandog wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:21 pm

People need to realise that Byrom will never play for Zimbabwe.

So, do you think he'll just walk away from the game altogether if he can't even make it at Glamorgan - like how James Cameron decided to leave cricket at 26?

He just appears to have options. He's been in the UK for some time now and qualifies, why would be want to come back to Zim and be treated like a mug. He's a serious batter and could probably earn excellent money in an English prem side as a worst case scenario and have a day job. Those are probably better prospects than turning out for Zim unless you're one of the big 4

Xlife wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:25 pm

CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:14 pm

secretzimbo wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:04 am

Irish passport so he’s got options.

Hmm, so try top level county, then tier 2 county, then Ireland domestic, then give up the game - this could be the trajectory? :)

Why would you want a player that fails at county 2 level to be in the Zim side anyway? If he can't make it there, he wouldn't make any impact at international cricket

Yeah :), definitely not something that instills confidence, but I was just wondering what his thought process could be. Wasn't worried at all about his Zim return as such. His highest FC score continues to be the one he got in Zim domestic though. He should have ideally eclipsed it in his county stints by now. Hope he is good enough to do that at a tier-2 county?

CalZim wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:58 pm

Xlife wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:25 pm

Why would you want a player that fails at county 2 level to be in the Zim side anyway? If he can't make it there, he wouldn't make any impact at international cricket

You do realise that Muzarabani failed at domestic level in England, could barely get in the second team.

He is now Zimbabwe’s best bowler.

If the talent is there, there is potential.

That's a bit harsh. Think he had injuries at times and the 2020 season was much curtailed with Covid etc. When he did play he did alright I think. He improved a lot during his time there I think.