Best "LOST" Zimbabwean Player

Jonty Lathwal · 02-07-2008, 12:48 AM

Throughout the last ten years various players have boycotted Zimbabwe Cricket.....

It would be interesting to see who was the best cricket player.......

HeathDavisSpeed · 02-07-2008, 12:50 AM

Taibu always looked to be a player of pretty high class. It always amused me when he had to take off the keeping pads and show his team how to bowl.

Its very disappointing that he hasn't played proper international cricket for so long.

Jonty Lathwal · 02-07-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

Taibu always looked to be a player of pretty high class. It always amused me when he had to take off the keeping pads and show his team how to bowl.

Its very disappointing that he hasn't played proper international cricket for so long.

Taibu is back and currently playing for Zimbabwe
was also in the T20 world cup.......

HeathDavisSpeed · 02-07-2008, 12:59 AM

Yes - I just looked him up and noticed that. Last I heard, he was going to qualify for South Africa - shows how much I care about Zimbabwe's results these days!

My point still stands though - he's not playing test cricket these days and he's a real loss.

Of the other players - Andy Flower, Grant Flower and Heath Streak played nearly to the end of their test lifetime, so to speak. One player who was a great loss at a bit of an earlier stage was Neil Johnson - he looked to have some class and should have been a permanent fixture in the Zimbabwe side.

Jonty Lathwal · 02-07-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

Yes - I just looked him up and noticed that. Last I heard, he was going to qualify for South Africa - shows how much I care about Zimbabwe's results these days!

My point still stands though - he's not playing test cricket these days and he's a real loss.

Of the other players - Andy Flower, Grant Flower and Heath Streak played nearly to the end of their test lifetime, so to speak. One player who was a great loss at a bit of an earlier stage was Neil Johnson - he looked to have some class and should have been a permanent fixture in the Zimbabwe side.

Yeah Neil Johnson and Murray Goodwin were spectecular players......

but are a old story now.....

HeathDavisSpeed · 02-07-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonty Lathwal

Throughout the last ten years various players have boycotted Zimbabwe Cricket.....

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Originally Posted by Jonty Lathwal

but are a old story now.....

Neil Johnson last played for Zimbabwe in 2000 as I recall. I may even have been at his last ever test match. Hence, he should be in the poll. His loss to Zimbabwe was more significant than either of the Flowers or Streak given their careers were nearly over.

Players like Ervine, Friend, Price, Carlisle whilst losses, bear no comparison to Johnson in my opinion.

Jonty Lathwal · 02-07-2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

Neil Johnson last played for Zimbabwe in 2000 as I recall. I may even have been at his last ever test match. Hence, he should be in the poll. His loss to Zimbabwe was more significant than either of the Flowers or Streak given their careers were nearly over.

Players like Ervine, Friend, Price, Carlisle whilst losses, bear no comparison to Johnson in my opinion.

Well, Johnson and Goodwin were in the top of my mind.....but i dont know how i forgot

and I think Ervine was very very impressive in his short career....

HeathDavisSpeed · 02-07-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonty Lathwal

and I think Ervine was very very impressive in his short career....

I thought Ervine showed some potential, and so I guess he comes into this pot somewhat, given that he was so young when his international retirement came about.

It would certainly be good to see him back into New Zealand colours. Goodwin as well, he would be the star batsman in the current Zimbabwean line up by some way, even now.

Goughy · 02-07-2008, 01:14 AM

Being frank, I think Greg Lamb was a big loss. Never played a game after being their best junior player for a long time.

Jonty Lathwal · 02-07-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Goughy

Being frank, I think Greg Lamb was a big loss. Never played a game after being their best junior player for a long time.

yeah...
I think he is currently with Hampshire County

HeathDavisSpeed · 02-07-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Goughy

Being frank, I think Greg Lamb was a big loss. Never played a game after being their best junior player for a long time.

Is he the guy who played (plays?) for Hampshire? I saw him 2 or 3 years ago for Hants and he looked fairly ordinary to me - but I think I only saw him play the once, certainly not enough for a proper assessment.

Goughy · 02-07-2008, 01:16 AM

Ok. Close your eyes and imagine.

Zim is stable and safe. There is food on everyones table and a freely elected government in office.

ICC re-grants Test status and all players are available.

What is your Zimbabwe XI for the first Test back?

sanga1337 · 02-07-2008, 01:17 AM

Tatenda Taibu and Murray Goodwin

HeathDavisSpeed · 02-07-2008, 01:20 AM

Tough - the team even 3 years ago would be very different to the one you'd get now. No more Streak or the two Flowers these days, I'd expect.

Its also very tough to know how good some of the 'retirees' such as Carlisle, Whittall, Friend, Campbell etc. etc. would still be these days. They probably wouldn't be good enough after so long out of first class cricket to be called upon at this stage.

In all likelihood, in the short term, you'd have a pretty similar squad of players available as now, just with (potentially) Ervine and Price back in the mix.

Jonty Lathwal · 02-07-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Goughy

Ok. Close your eyes and imagine.

Zim is stable and safe. There is food on everyones table and a freely elected government in office.

ICC re-grants Test status and all players are available.

What is your Zimbabwe XI for the first Test back?

1.Neil Johnson
2.Stuart Carlisle
3.Murray Goodwin
4.Andy Flower
5.Brendan Taylor
6.Tatenda Taibu (wk)
7.Sean Ervine
8.Heath Streak (c)
9.Andy Blignaut
10.Ray Price
11.Henry Olonga

View Poll Results: Who was the Best "LOST" Zimbabwean Player?
Andy Flower	25	83.33%
Grant Flower	0	0%
Heath Streak	3	10.00%
Sean Ervine	2	6.67%
Andy Blignaut	0	0%
Stuart Carlisle	0	0%
Henry Olonga	0	0%
Raymond Price	0	0%
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Goughy International Coach Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: All Over Posts: 14,653	In A Perfect World- Zim XI Ok. Close your eyes and imagine. Zim is stable and safe. There is food on everyones table and a freely elected government in office. ICC re-grants Test status and all players are available. What is your Zimbabwe XI for the first Test back?

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HeathDavisSpeed International Coach Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rummaging through Iain O'Brien's dustbins. Posts: 12,905	Yes - I just looked him up and noticed that. Last I heard, he was going to qualify for South Africa - shows how much I care about Zimbabwe's results these days! My point still stands though - he's not playing test cricket these days and he's a real loss. Of the other players - Andy Flower, Grant Flower and Heath Streak played nearly to the end of their test lifetime, so to speak. One player who was a great loss at a bit of an earlier stage was Neil Johnson - he looked to have some class and should have been a permanent fixture in the Zimbabwe side.

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sanga1337 U19 Captain Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australian living in Japan Posts: 640	Tatenda Taibu and Murray Goodwin

02-07-2008, 01:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
HeathDavisSpeed International Coach Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rummaging through Iain O'Brien's dustbins. Posts: 12,905	Tough - the team even 3 years ago would be very different to the one you'd get now. No more Streak or the two Flowers these days, I'd expect. Its also very tough to know how good some of the 'retirees' such as Carlisle, Whittall, Friend, Campbell etc. etc. would still be these days. They probably wouldn't be good enough after so long out of first class cricket to be called upon at this stage. In all likelihood, in the short term, you'd have a pretty similar squad of players available as now, just with (potentially) Ervine and Price back in the mix.

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