Kyle Jarvis left for county cricket and refused to sign a contract with Zimbabwe Cricket. He was fed up with the off field battles with ZC. His decision though sad is understandable. And we can for see more taking up this option if it presented itself. Some were also called up from club cricket in the UK but they declined to come.
Zimbabwe started the series against Pakistan with a win in the first ODI and near misses in the remainder of the ODIs, of which I feel Zimbabwe were in a good position to win but seemed to lack the big game temperament. During the series there were threats to boycott the matches because of perennial payment issues. In years gone by the ZC board has had the upper hand and intimidated players but this time around the players formed a union and were ready to down tools. They refused to practice. Eventually a compromise was reached and all thats left is to see if ZC will honour their word.
The effects of mob psychology. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes, Zimbabwe style. This can only come from the crowd from Castle Corner (the home of the Liveliest Supporters of Zimbabwe cricket!) Harare Sports Club
Finally made it to Harare Sports Club (HSC) for the closing ODI against Pakistan. The last time I had watched a live cricket match at HSC was in 2008 when Sri Lanka came. I had never seen Lasith Malinga and Sri Lanka live and was looking forward to that but he was injured and Mahela Jayawardene was terribly out of form, good for Zim bad for cricket! Thats one of the ironies about cricket, you want to witness a sublime Jayawardene innings yet you don't want it to come against your own team! The last time I watched Pakistan was in 1992 which was my 'debut' for watching International cricket.
Can you give some insight as to the playing opportunities for those who haven't broken into the franchise system? - Ming
Do you fancy yourself as a future captain of the Test team? - @ThatDarkChild
Yes I do.
Mountaineers merchandise might not have been available at the ground but, I came across plenty of hats, jerseys, water bottles etc in most parts of Mutare carrying the Mountaineers logo. I have to admit the kit and promotional wear combination were on point and the guys look sleek, which gives a consistent and professional look to the team.
I was at the Winky D concert during HIFA and who was there standing right next to me, Hamilton Masakadza. I took a few pics and then went up to him. I had met Hamilton on three different occasions, first time in Rosebank, I just stopped him in the mall and he was game to chat. Then again with an acquaintance who went to school with him. So when I went up to him and greeted him these was our little conversation.
PV: Ndeipi Mudhara (Whats man)
HM: Ndeipi indava kusabatika (Whats up? Long time no see!)
We had the privelege of talking to Tinotenda Mawoyo, Zimbabwe crickets' opening batsmen. he agreed to answer question from fans from the Cricket Zimbabwe Fan page, Zimbabwe Cricket Forums and Twitter.
Batting with Tinotenda Mawoyo
