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Streak Sacked As Zimbabwe Captain
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Neil Pickup
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The article suggests that he's retired ("resigned") from playing too.
I think there's a saying here about noses, cutting, faces and spiting.
I think there's a saying here about noses, cutting, faces and spiting.
Langeveldt
Soutie
Really sad to hear this.. Really bad news... Why they didnt offer it to Grant Flower god only knows..
Oh well if they want a "talented" black captain, theyve got one now :!( :!( Talk about being badly prepared, Taibu shouldnt really be in the team...
Oh well if they want a "talented" black captain, theyve got one now :!( :!( Talk about being badly prepared, Taibu shouldnt really be in the team...
SpaceMonkey
International Debutant
I think its pretty clear it was about the selection of Coloured players over White players who were obviously better than them.IsuraE said:
It's been a problem for quite a while now.
Neil Pickup
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I've said it before and I'll say it again - Ban Zimbabwe from all International competition and organisations.
Ford_GTHO351
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There goes a great player and captain in Heath Streak.
Just like Rich2001 said, they really are in a bad state now.
Just like Rich2001 said, they really are in a bad state now.
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Why not? IMO he, Streak and Flower are the only players who could and should be counted as automatic picks. Brave little batsman and a very much above average wicketkeeper.Langeveldt said:
Langeveldt
Soutie
I havent seen much class from Taibu really.. However if he is the best going... well.....
I think Streak will carry on as a player.. As I read it, he made a demand (we dont know what) that couldnt be met (fair enough) and he handed his resignation in (as captain)...
Neil, why would the banning of Zimbabwe from Organizations and Sporting Events make a modicum of difference??? The country is being run by a madman, who is hellbent on clinging to power... He really couldnt care less for foreign affairs and diplomacy at all, because in his eyes its Zanu PF against the western world... Whats the point in isolating an already isolated country even further???
I think Streak will carry on as a player.. As I read it, he made a demand (we dont know what) that couldnt be met (fair enough) and he handed his resignation in (as captain)...
Neil, why would the banning of Zimbabwe from Organizations and Sporting Events make a modicum of difference??? The country is being run by a madman, who is hellbent on clinging to power... He really couldnt care less for foreign affairs and diplomacy at all, because in his eyes its Zanu PF against the western world... Whats the point in isolating an already isolated country even further???
Salamuddin
International Debutant
Western leaders are so hypocritical.
You berate Mugabe for ruling his country with an iron fist yet you cosy up to Musharraf just because you need his assistance.
I don't see any difference between the two --- just ask the minority Christian, Hindu and Kalash communities how they have felt under the so called "democracy" in Pakistan.
Let's face it the concept of freedom and democracy as defined by Bush and his sidekicks Blair and Howard is a selective one.
You berate Mugabe for ruling his country with an iron fist yet you cosy up to Musharraf just because you need his assistance.
I don't see any difference between the two --- just ask the minority Christian, Hindu and Kalash communities how they have felt under the so called "democracy" in Pakistan.
Let's face it the concept of freedom and democracy as defined by Bush and his sidekicks Blair and Howard is a selective one.
SquidAU
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I think we can leave the political arguements to the "Off Topic" part of the forum...this one seems to be about cricket....
:rolleyes:
Back to the cricket, if anyone was going to make Zimbabwe a competitive team, it was Heath Streak. Now that they have lost him as captain, the path seems more rockier now. Taibu is a good batsmen and keeper but he is too young to put the captaincy on his shoulders, not to mention his other responsibilities.
Let's hope that Streak can help young Taibu gel the team.....
:rolleyes:
Back to the cricket, if anyone was going to make Zimbabwe a competitive team, it was Heath Streak. Now that they have lost him as captain, the path seems more rockier now. Taibu is a good batsmen and keeper but he is too young to put the captaincy on his shoulders, not to mention his other responsibilities.
Let's hope that Streak can help young Taibu gel the team.....
Salamuddin
International Debutant
I don't see how you can ignore the politics. If you want to ban Zimbabwe (as some forum members have suggested) on political grounds, then why won't you ban Pakistan ?SquidAU said:
Loony BoB
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I think it's safe to say that Zimbabwe's cricket has a much higher degree of political influence than any other - the only other country I know that might equal it is South Africa, although I don't think they've had any troubles caused by it for a long time now.
Tough break, definitely, but I'm sure he'll still have strong influence on Taibu's decisions. For all we know, Taibu might find strength in being a captain. It is a shame, but you can't knock the next in line if he truely is prepared to take on the position. If he isn't, well, he'll just end up being a puppet captain or an awful captain.
Tough break, definitely, but I'm sure he'll still have strong influence on Taibu's decisions. For all we know, Taibu might find strength in being a captain. It is a shame, but you can't knock the next in line if he truely is prepared to take on the position. If he isn't, well, he'll just end up being a puppet captain or an awful captain.
Gaijin-san
Banned
Taibu is set to become the youngest Test captain in history.
Majin
International Debutant
Er, I may be wrong here, but you're all saying that he'll help Taibu along, when I'm like 90% sure on the wisden site it says he's handed in his resignation to all forms of Zimbabwean cricket, so like, he's not going to play any more at all, except in County Cricket.
Edit: From the wisden site.
"Heath Streak has resigned as Zimbabwe's captain. Streak made a series of demands to the Zimbabwean Cricket Union, threatening to quit the game altogether if they were not met: but the ZCU called his bluff, and he has been replaced by Tatenda Taibu with immediate effect.
According to the ZCU, Streak presented their board of directors with an ultimatum during their quarterly meeting. His demands included the immediate review of the selection panel, to leave a maximum of four selectors who would not be directors or commentators and who should have played first-class or Test cricket.
Streak apparently said he had no confidence in the teams being selected, and added that he was under stress as he was doubling up as the players' representative, and the players were continuously raising grievances to him. Streak had earlier said that he was not happy with the management of the team, or with Geoff Marsh, the coach, saying that he had misrepresented him to the selectors.
Streak, who is still only 30, has played 59 Tests and 183 one-dayers. He has had two stints as Zimbabwe's captain but, despite the odd success, he was unable to change their fortunes. If indeed he has played his last game for Zimbabwe he will follow other big names, such as Andy Flower, Alistair Campbell and Henry Olonga, out of international cricket.
Okay, so I can't remember where I saw the handed in resignation to all forms of cricket thing, but yeah. He might be leaving the team alltogether.
Edit: From the wisden site.
"Heath Streak has resigned as Zimbabwe's captain. Streak made a series of demands to the Zimbabwean Cricket Union, threatening to quit the game altogether if they were not met: but the ZCU called his bluff, and he has been replaced by Tatenda Taibu with immediate effect.
According to the ZCU, Streak presented their board of directors with an ultimatum during their quarterly meeting. His demands included the immediate review of the selection panel, to leave a maximum of four selectors who would not be directors or commentators and who should have played first-class or Test cricket.
Streak apparently said he had no confidence in the teams being selected, and added that he was under stress as he was doubling up as the players' representative, and the players were continuously raising grievances to him. Streak had earlier said that he was not happy with the management of the team, or with Geoff Marsh, the coach, saying that he had misrepresented him to the selectors.
Streak, who is still only 30, has played 59 Tests and 183 one-dayers. He has had two stints as Zimbabwe's captain but, despite the odd success, he was unable to change their fortunes. If indeed he has played his last game for Zimbabwe he will follow other big names, such as Andy Flower, Alistair Campbell and Henry Olonga, out of international cricket.
Okay, so I can't remember where I saw the handed in resignation to all forms of cricket thing, but yeah. He might be leaving the team alltogether.
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