How good could Zimbabwe be…

[SeamUp]

January 2027

Bloody hell that's while off. So they throw him into the WC squad you think?

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

Bloody hell that's while off. So they throw him into the WC squad you think?

I think so , because he's in the Zim system taking lots of runs and wickets at domestic level

 

[Prince EWS]

I think so , because he's in the Zim system taking lots of runs and wickets at domestic level

They've already been taken every opportunity to play him in their A side too, and he's done really well there. Important given the massive step up from the Logan Cup to international cricket.

 

[Chin Music]

No but they'd presumably become international players so less likely to be given county contracts.

Snater and many others are not going to give up a steady CC contract to get probably a lot less for playing for Zim.

 

[SeamUp]

Antum Naqvi will probably be a Raza replacement for Zim , got an amazing FC record

He is now eligible.

Wonder if we see him in the T20 Tri-series coming up.

 

[Thala_0710]

He is now eligible.

Wonder if we see him in the T20 Tri-series coming up.

Wasn't it jan 2027?

 

[SeamUp]

Wasn't it jan 2027?

Some Zim fans on Twitter are saying he is now eligible. Could be wishful thinking I suppose.

 

[SeamUp]

More reliable.

 

[Chubb]

Theoretically Brendan Taylor and Naqvi could both play against NZ but I don't know if Taylor has been forgiven. He has said he's willing to play if asked.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Theoretically Brendan Taylor and Naqvi could both play against NZ but I don't know if Taylor has been forgiven. He has said he's willing to play if asked.

What'd he do

 

[Chubb]

What'd he do

Cocaine, among other things.

 

[Prince EWS]

Theoretically Brendan Taylor and Naqvi could both play against NZ but I don't know if Taylor has been forgiven. He has said he's willing to play if asked.

I don't mind about his past but he's a 40, hasn't played in four years and was already showing some mild signs of decline. I'd probably like to see some evidence that he can still actually bat first.

 

[TheJediBrah]

I don't mind about his past but he's 40

Enough cocaine will make him feel 19 again

 

[SeamUp]

I don't mind about his past but he's a 40, hasn't played in four years and was already showing some mild signs of decline. I'd probably like to see some evidence that he can still actually bat first.

In most top tier countries that goes without saying but he has more than enough ability to contribute in some way considering the holes in this Zimbabwe team.

If he is open to it, I would maybe take expectations away to score runs from the get-go and give him the gloves. They probably about to go back to Madande for ****s sakes.

If they are going to get him back for NZL you would hope there is some communication so that he is in good physical condition otherwise then I agree, there is no point.

 

[CricAddict]

Will Raza be back for the t20i series? Raza Taylor and Naqvi will make it a decent middle order..

 

[Athlai]

They still wouldn't be better than Bangladesh or WI but they would be less woeful

 

[morgieb]

I don't mind about his past but he's a 40, hasn't played in four years and was already showing some mild signs of decline. I'd probably like to see some evidence that he can still actually bat first.

It's pretty disturbing just how many of Zimbabwe's best batsmen are 40. They're very lucky that Naqvi got recruited and Curran jumped on board.

 

[Thala_0710]

Some Zim fans on Twitter are saying he is now eligible. Could be wishful thinking I suppose.

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He isn't part of the announced squad sadly

 

[SeamUp]

He isn't part of the announced squad sadly

Expected. They don't seem to look outside for the other possibilities for whatever reason.

Let's see what Newman has got.

 

[SeamUp]

Some straight shooting in the Zim press.

Good.

But that headline