***Official*** Zimbabwean Domestic Season 2012/13

Prince EWS · 07-10-2012, 04:12 AM

Probably won't get many posts in here but I didn't know where else to put the big news that Sean Williams is back.

He buggered off to play hockey in South Africa of all things for a while but he's just turned up in a T20 match for the Tuskers, which is really good news for the national team, even despite the fact that he went wicketless and then got run out for a duck.

BoyBrumby · 07-10-2012, 04:15 AM

Question: did Compton play Zimbo domestic as a domestic player? I vaguely recall him making "I'd love to play for Zimbabwe, me" noises a while back before his upturn in form for the Cider Drinkers. Guess his province will be short a player in any event.

His mum's Zimbabwean, IIRC.

Prince EWS · 07-10-2012, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Question: did Compton play Zimbo domestic as a domestic player? I vaguely recall him making "I'd love to play for Zimbabwe, me" noises a while back before his upturn in form for the Cider Drinkers. Guess his province will be short a player in any event.

His mum's Zimbabwean, IIRC.

I don't think he did actually, but the ZC doesn't have strict overseas player limits because they figure having a few ring-ins on each side if they can get them will only help develop the limited number of top class talents in the country who will no doubt be playing regardless.

He didn't play First Class cricket there last season anyway. I think he just decided he cba after finally cementing a county spot properly.

BoyBrumby · 07-10-2012, 04:29 AM

If the board has a relatively lax attitude to overseas players I wonder if it extends to national qualification? There must be a few SA FC players with Zimbabwean antecedents who would improve the international side. The ICC's regs only ask that a player is a citizen of the country, so in theory they wouldn't even have to play in Zim.

Steyn famously the son of Zimbabwean parents, although think that ship has sailed.

HeathDavisSpeed · 07-10-2012, 04:34 AM

Wheater playing again this season?

Prince EWS · 07-10-2012, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

If the board has a relatively lax attitude to overseas players I wonder if it extends to national qualification? There must be a few SA FC players with Zimbabwean antecedents who would improve the international side. The ICC's regs only ask that a player is a citizen of the country, so in theory they wouldn't even have to play in Zim.

You do have to be available to play a full domestic season under their regulations; I know that much because of Sibanda's dropping. That'd mean living in the country itself for at least six months of the year and giving up more lucrative franchise cricket which would probably put off prospective Saffers. They're notoriously bad at chasing up players too; it'd require a player actually going to them and saying they were keen. Apparently they never actually followed up the Compton thing at all even despite official statements to the media by him at the time.

Prince EWS · 07-10-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

Wheater playing again this season?

Nope; he was keen but the Tuskers are basically broke at this point so they couldn't afford him. Same story with Horton.

HeathDavisSpeed · 07-10-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince EWS

Nope; he was keen but the Tuskers are basically broke at this point so they couldn't afford him. Same story with Horton.

How do you know of his keenness?

Prince EWS · 07-10-2012, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

How do you know of his keenness?

Someone posted about it on the Zimbabwe Cricket forums. No reason to doubt them at this stage.

MrPrez · 07-10-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince EWS

I don't think he did actually, but the ZC doesn't have strict overseas player limits because they figure having a few ring-ins on each side if they can get them will only help develop the limited number of top class talents in the country who will no doubt be playing regardless.

He didn't play First Class cricket there last season anyway. I think he just decided he cba after finally cementing a county spot properly.

For some reason unbeknown to me, there's a voice in the back of my head saying he did. Or maybe I'm thinking of another pom?

EDIT: I'm probably wrong, actually. I think I'm thinking of the Englishman who went to Zim to play for a season and wrote a cricinfo diary column about it.

Chook Herron · 08-10-2012, 12:52 AM

I take an interest in Zimbabwean cricket if only because I like to support the underdog. I know Ben Slater (Derbyshire) is playing for Southern Rocks this season, Jaik Mickleburgh (Essex) is playing for Mid West Rhinos, Dan Hodgson (Yorkshire) and Mark Pettini (Essex) are playing for Mountaineers.

It'll be interesting to see whether Sean Williams can break back into the national side. I'm also keeping an eye on Glen Querl's progress this season who could potentially be a decent pace bowler in years to come. It's unfortunate Gary Ballance has shunned Zimbabwe in favour for trying to break into the English side. He would have given Zimbabwe's fragile batting order some much needed strength.

Prince EWS · 08-10-2012, 01:24 AM

Horrigan IMO.

morgieb · 08-10-2012, 01:47 AM

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Horrigan IMO.

Get him on CricSim pronto.

Prince EWS · 08-10-2012, 01:48 AM

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Get him on CricSim pronto.

He refuses.

Prince EWS · 10-10-2012, 07:40 AM

Vusi hit 190 in a one dayer today. The rest of the all-international top four - Vermeulen, Taylor and Waller - all got ducks.

07-10-2012, 04:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Prince EWS Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 37,723	*Official* Zimbabwean Domestic Season 2012/13 Probably won't get many posts in here but I didn't know where else to put the big news that Sean Williams is back. He buggered off to play hockey in South Africa of all things for a while but he's just turned up in a T20 match for the Tuskers, which is really good news for the national team, even despite the fact that he went wicketless and then got run out for a duck. __________________ ~ Cribbage

07-10-2012, 04:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,620	Question: did Compton play Zimbo domestic as a domestic player? I vaguely recall him making "I'd love to play for Zimbabwe, me" noises a while back before his upturn in form for the Cider Drinkers. Guess his province will be short a player in any event. His mum's Zimbabwean, IIRC. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

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07-10-2012, 04:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,620	If the board has a relatively lax attitude to overseas players I wonder if it extends to national qualification? There must be a few SA FC players with Zimbabwean antecedents who would improve the international side. The ICC's regs only ask that a player is a citizen of the country, so in theory they wouldn't even have to play in Zim. Steyn famously the son of Zimbabwean parents, although think that ship has sailed.

08-10-2012, 12:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chook Herron School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 109	I take an interest in Zimbabwean cricket if only because I like to support the underdog. I know Ben Slater (Derbyshire) is playing for Southern Rocks this season, Jaik Mickleburgh (Essex) is playing for Mid West Rhinos, Dan Hodgson (Yorkshire) and Mark Pettini (Essex) are playing for Mountaineers. It'll be interesting to see whether Sean Williams can break back into the national side. I'm also keeping an eye on Glen Querl's progress this season who could potentially be a decent pace bowler in years to come. It's unfortunate Gary Ballance has shunned Zimbabwe in favour for trying to break into the English side. He would have given Zimbabwe's fragile batting order some much needed strength.

08-10-2012, 01:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Prince EWS Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 37,723	Horrigan IMO.

10-10-2012, 07:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
Prince EWS Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 37,723	Vusi hit 190 in a one dayer today. The rest of the all-international top four - Vermeulen, Taylor and Waller - all got ducks.

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