*Official* Zimbabwe in West Indies

[Beamer]

Disgraceful.

Ramdin and Smith just gave that game away. Anybody who defends Ramdin after that performance needs their head examining.

 

[Uppercut]

Well that was entertaining . Great win for Zimbabwe, worked every inch for it.

 

[Goughy]

Loved it. Great to watch.

 

[King Pietersen]

Zimbabwe slowly coming back?

West Indies going backwards more like.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

They ran 2 when the ball was in the air. Genius.

Considering how easily Cremer could have dropped the ball, running 2 was a perfectly acceptable risk. It's not as though Viv Richards was the non-striker, and 2 off 1 ball is somewhat less pressure than 4 off 1.

 

[TT Boy]

Ebenezer Price for MOTM.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

West Indies going backwards more like.

A knee-jerk reaction that I admit I felt too. But when you consider that Sarwan, DwBravo, Taylor and Edwards are out, it's not exactly the same West Indies team of the last few years. Oh, and DaBravo should come in for the washed up Chanders.

 

[TT Boy]

Someone needs to ask Steven on Cricinfo if 42 overs of spin is the most in a ODI innings...

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Anybody who defends Ramdin after that performance needs their head examining.

Anybody who can name a more worthy wicketkeeper in the region deserves an examination. Fletcher? Baugh? Browne? Na.

The presence of Smith is the most disconcerting thing. At least in his last incarnation he could bowl to a decent standard. Now he can't bowl, and is essentially used as a specialist pinch-hitter. The problem being that he has no concept of hitting straight.

 

[Goughy]

Considering how easily Cremer could have dropped the ball, running 2 was a perfectly acceptable risk. It's not as though Viv Richards was the non-striker, and 2 off 1 ball is somewhat less pressure than 4 off 1.

Agree. Also, I know he got out to it, I would pay to the shot Chanderpaul played to be dismissed. Beautiful.

Depressing stuff for WI.

 

[stumpski]

They need Bravo back ASAP - they look a different side with him there.

And what's happened with Jerome Taylor? Injured now, or suspended?

 

[TT Boy]

Gayle laying into the lower order.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Agree. Also, I know he got out to it, I would pay to the shot Chanderpaul played to be dismissed. Beautiful.

Depressing stuff for WI.

If it was a bit less beautiful it would likely have been six though. A bit more agricultural sense perhaps needed.

 

[WindieWeathers]

A knee-jerk reaction that I admit I felt too. But when you consider that Sarwan, DwBravo, Taylor and Edwards are out, it's not exactly the same West Indies team of the last few years. Oh, and DaBravo should come in for the washed up Chanders.

Chanders played well today but one could argue that he gave his wicket away when we needed him most!! , one good knock against Zimbabwe and suddenly his form over the past year is erased?!! nah i'm not fickle!!.


As for the game, this defeat burns i must say, to see them celebrating like they've won something sickens me, Fletcher, Miller and Smith should be dropped for Saturday if it's possible, having Sarwan at 3rd would have won us this game today.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Gayle laying into the lower order.

Did you read his lips when Smith got out? I'm fairly certain I know what he said, but I don't want to repeat it on here, or anywhere.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Chanders played well today but one could argue that he gave his wicket away when we needed him most!! , one good knock against Zimbabwe and suddenly his form over the past year is erased?!! nah i'm not fickle!!.

Dude. Was a joke. Dude.

As for the game, this defeat burns i must say, to see them celebrating like they've won something sickens me, Fletcher, Miller and Smith should be dropped for Saturday if it's possible, having Sarwan at 3rd would have won us this game today.

Superstar Fletcher?

 

[TT Boy]

Haha, SIbanda wins a Blackberry. They got 3G in Zim?

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

And what's happened with Jerome Taylor? Injured now, or suspended?

Back soonish...

 

[King Pietersen]

Chanders played well today but one could argue that he gave his wicket away when we needed him most!! , one good knock against Zimbabwe and suddenly his form over the past year is erased?!! nah i'm not fickle!!.

Struggled in 2 Tests against Australia, averaging 23, but averaged 45 against England, taking his average to 35 in 5 Tests played over the last 12 months. Then in ODi's he's averaging 57.75 in the last 12 months. Real shocking form right there. Bin him and bring in someone who's played 5 domestic games and not made many runs!

 

[WindieWeathers]

Anybody who can name a more worthy wicketkeeper in the region deserves an examination. Fletcher? Baugh? Browne? Na.

The presence of Smith is the most disconcerting thing. At least in his last incarnation he could bowl to a decent standard. Now he can't bowl, and is essentially used as a specialist pinch-hitter. The problem being that he has no concept of hitting straight.

I see you're defending your fellow Trinidadian Mr M!! , Jahmar Hamilton is very good with the gloves and certainly can't be any worse with the bat!!, Ramdin will NEVER be a decent batter imo, he just hasn't got the guts or skill for it.