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Zimbabwe Cricket Online volume 4, issue 12, 29 November 2002

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Three one-day internationals gone, three more defeats for Zimbabwe. Our batsmen have done heroically at times, but our poor bowling has guaranteed that in every match they will need to score more than 300 – and that against one of the strongest bowling attacks in cricket. At least they have ensured that we lost with some honour each time.CONTENTS

    Pakistan in Zimbabwe

  • First ODI, in Bulawayo, Saturday 23 November: Scorecard | Report
  • Second ODI, in Bulawayo, Sunday 24 November: Scorecard |Report
  • Third ODI, in Harare, Wednesday 27 November: Scorecard | Report
  • Waddington Mwayenga Biography
  • 10-Year Celebrations: The players remember the first official one-day international to be played on Zimbabwean soil: Zimbabwe v India, in October 1992 More
  • Letters

Either we need new personnel in the bowling department, or else we need those in it to improve their games markedly. In the third one-day international we did have new personnel, and at least our bowling was more accurate, with Douglas Hondo and Gary Brent back in the side. They did not unduly bother Pakistan with fear of dismissal; Pakistan still hammered them, but at least we could say it was due to superb Pakistani batting rather than wayward Zimbabwean bowling. If we do not have the quality of bowlers to put fear of dismissal into the opposing batsmen, we should at least have bowlers who can bowl accurately and force their opponents to take risks to score runs – instead of the buffet, ‘help-yourself’ bowling that we served up in the Bulawayo matches.There is still no sign yet that Pommie Mbangwa is being considered by the selectors at all. He showed on recent tours that he has developed the skills needed for reasonable success in limited-over cricket, but after doing reasonably well in Sharjah he has been unaccountably overlooked. He now inhabits the television commentary box, watching others spray the ball all over the pitch.One promising bowler was Waddington Mwayenga, 18-year-old pace bowler from St John’s College in Harare and member of the national Under-19 side. He has been watched very carefully by the selectors for a year now and made his debut in the second match in Bulawayo. Many thought he was yet another raw player thrust into international cricket by the selectors before he was ready for it, only to be dropped – and so perhaps he was. But the impressive thing about him is that he pitches the ball well up and he bowls on the wicket. He can bowl line and length, and was our most accurate seamer in the match. He had a difficult time of it as Yousuf Youhana and Shahid Afridi got after him in a big way, but still he did not fall apart. With the right handling, he could be our next bowler of genuine Test-match quality. We include a biography in this issue.The ICC delegation is currently in Zimbabwe to report on whether it is safe to hold World Cup matches in the country, and those of us who live here have no doubt that their report will be positive. They state that their decision will not be based on politics; the unfortunate thing is that they are still likely to come under political pressure, especially after the Zimbabwean government has denied two British reporters visas. This political interference is likely to be matched by more from the British side, and probably elsewhere as well, and the ICC will be sorely tested as to their resolve not to allow politics to interfere with their decisions.After seeing the country for themselves and watching Zimbabwe play Pakistan, two decisions should be quite clear to the ICC delegation. Firstly, Zimbabwe is still one of the safest countries in the world for all connected with cricket to visit. Secondly, and more specifically, Zimbabwe is an even safer place for batsmen from other countries to visit.

Matabeleland follow on in Bulawayo

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Gavin Ewing fought a lone battle as Matabeleland were forced to follow on on the third day of their Logan Cup match against Manicaland at Queens Sports Club on Sunday.Ewing, batting at number six, hit a robust 148 runs as the hosts were all out for 432 in 105.1 overs in reply to the visitors’ score of 650 for eight declared, failing by 68 runs to avoid the follow-on. In their second innings, Matabeleland closed on 152 for three off 35 overs. In the process, Ewing broke his personal batting record, which stood at 106 when he was left unbeaten in his debut match against Mashonaland at Bulawayo Athletic Club last season.The home side resumed on 184 for four with Mluleki Nkala and Andre Hoffman the two men at the crease. Nkala failed to add to his overnight score when he was dismissed by Henry Olonga, adjudged leg before wicket for 20 runs. Hoffman and Ewing shared a sixth-wicket stand of 23 runs before Hoffman caught behind by wicketkeeper Neil Ferreira for 29 off a Gary Brent delivery.Wisdom Siziba did not last long at the crease, scoring only ten runs before he was caught edging a ball into the slips by Alistair Campbell off the bowling of Blessing Mahwire. Matabeleland went in for lunch on 301 for seven off 78 overs.Ewing reached the century mark after facing 142 deliveries, staying at the crease for 195 minutes and smashing 18 fours. He managed to build up some partnerships down the order and in the process the home side moved a closer to their target. The highest partnership down the order was between Ewing and Piet Rinke, which generated 89 runs. It seemed the two would carry the day for Matabeleland but it not to be, as Rinke was dismissed by Richard Sims, caught by Brent for 35 runs.Ewing shared a 29-run partnership with Jordane Nicolle, with Nicolle playing a good anchor role and letting Ewing go for the runs. Ewing at one stage hit Sims for a well-timed six in his 24th over. Nicolle could score only five runs before being trapped leg before wicket byMahwire.Ewing was the last man to go out when Brent took his fourth wicket, having him caught behind by Ferreira. Matabeleland skipper Mpumelelo Mbangwa, who was batting with the aid of a runner owing to a pulled Hamstring, was left unbeaten with 12 runs to his name.Brent and Mahwire were the pick of the Manicaland bowlers with a haul of four wickets each. Mahwire conceded 109 runs from 22 overs with four maidens, while Brent gave away 71 runs from 23.1 overs with eight maidens. Spinners Tinashe Ruswa and pace bowler Olonga took one wicket apiece.In their second innings, following on, Matabeleland got off to a disastrous start when their opening pair of Gavin Rennie and Mark Vermeulen produced only eight runs before Brent dismissed Rennie, who had scored all the runs, caught at extra cover by Ruswa. Charles Coventry joined Vermeulen and the two hard-hitters shared a stand of 43 before Brent struck once again, dismissing Coventry for 13, having him caught at mid-wicket by Stuart Matsikenyeri.Vermeulen was the third and last man to leave the field on the day when, soon after reaching his half-century, he was caught by Paul Strang off a Ruswa delivery for 54. Barney Rogers and Hoffman were still unbeaten with 46 and 16 runs respectively at the close. The game appears headed for a draw if the remaining Matabeleland can manage to occupy the crease for the better part of the day.

Robin Singh: I'll have to be more than just a coach

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It is unusual for someone to aspire to be a young tearaway pacer in Trinidad and wind up peddling his wares as a medium-pacer for Tamil Nadu for almost 20 years. It is unusual for someone to wait seven years between playinghis second and third one-dayers. It is unusual for a batsman to begin his Test career by hitting the first ball of each innings for fours and yet never be considered again. Some people would even say that it is unusual to be the coach of your country’s Under-19 side before you have retired from international cricket.”No, not really. It’s not that unusual, and coaching is not that new for me,” Robin Singh, whose career has experienced all of the above ups and downs, told . Appointed coach for the Indian Under-19 side’s forthcoming tour of England, Robin was, as ever, low key – none of that bustling excitement, hype and hoopla for him.”I’ve been doing work at the MAC Spin foundation here in Madras for over a year now. Also, with my club team SICAL, I’ve been trying to get as involved as possible,” explains Robin. “When you’ve played first-class cricket for a long time, it always helps to talk to the younger members of the team about the game, pitch in with whatever extra you can, apart from what you do out in the middle.”At 38, Robin is still one of the fittest cricketers on the Indian scene, and that has been the case for years now. But that seems to have helped his cause little, for the Tamil Nadu all-rounder has now been out of favour with the selectors – and consequently out of the national team – since April 2001. But Robin is still a firm fixture on the domestic circuit, not having announced his retirement or even hinting at it.”See, I did my share of coaching even when I played (club) cricket in England,” said Robin. “I’ve played in the leagues there a few times. Obviously my own game was the biggest contribution, but I’ve also done my bit with the youngsters and in the nets, that sort of thing.” Having played league cricket in Lancashire, Durham, Southampton and Scotland, Robin knows more than a little about the conditions that await the Indian youth.With the Indian Under-19 team due to tour England in July-August to play three unofficial Tests and as many limited-overs matches, Robin’s English experience will be a big asset. “I realise that coaching the Under-19 team is totallydifferent from working with a club side,” said Robin. “These are young cricketers working hard to break into higher levels in the near future. Obviously getting results also becomes that much more important. So as a coach you need to make doubly sure that you do your homework.”As the Indian senior side and the women’s team are also playing cricket in England, it is only fitting that the boys are in the neighbourhood at the same time. “It will certainly be inspirational for the youngsters. After all, the boys look up to the senior team, and many of their heroes will be in action,” said Robin.From being a young hopeful himself at the San Fernando Technical Institute in Barrackpore, Trinidad, to coaching lads in India, it’s been a long, winding road. Robin has had to play many different roles in his life so far, and he realises what his latest assignment entails. “Working with cricketers who are young means that you have to be more than just a coach,” he said. “Most of these lads are inexperienced and will need inputs of different kinds. You reallyhave to do a bit of thinking for them as well. From ironing out faults to strategy on the game, they need help on many counts.”Although he’s clearly happy to be in his new role, Robin isn’t ready to rush things. “Obviously I need to get to know the players better before I can start working with them in earnest,” he said. “I need to learn something of their strengths and weaknesses before I can start telling them what to do and what not to do.” In the past, coaches of youth teams have failed simply because of the huge gap between coach and wards. That, for sure, is not going to be the case here. Robin is well-liked wherever he goes, never says a word more than necessary, and knows how to deal with disappointment and success equally.There were those who said that Robin was too old when he made his comeback at 33; they will no doubt be quick to say that he is too young to coach at 38. As they were comprehensively proven wrong the first time round, there is no reason why this time should be any different.

Laney returns to captain 2nd XI in Trophy semi

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Hampshire have named a strong squad for the semi-final of the 2nd XI Trophy match at Stamford Bridge, near York when they will play Yorkshire on Monday (August 12th).Jason Laney, who was recalled to the first XI for the Championship clash at Old Trafford this week, returns to lead the seconds and takes John Francis, Alex Morris and James Tomlinson from the 12 in Manchester with him.Yorkshire, winners of the North group with four victories and one defeat (three games were abandoned) tackle the South West champions – four wins and two defeats being Hampshire’s record.Uxbridge hosts the other semi-final with Middlesex hosting Kent.Hampshire team: Jason Laney (capt), John Francis, Alex Morris, Lawrence Prittipaul, James Adams, Chris Benham, Iain Brunnschweiler (w-k), James Hamblin, Irfan Shah, James Tomlinson, James Schofield, Ian Hilsum (12th man).

National League: Round 5 Matches: Sunday 3 November 2002

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MUTARE SPORTS CLUB v UNIVERSALSAt Mutare Sports Club. Mutare Sports Club won by 143 runs (target 285, Duckworth-Lewis).MUTARE*+N R Ferreira run out (Rogers) 78M G Burmester c Rogers b Croxford 94A D R Campbell c Rogers b Sanyika 38A Flower run out (Rogers) 1K P R Went b Sanyika 5A D Soma not out 14A L Taylor not out 3T K MawoyoJ M LewisD OberholzerK J TaylorExtras (b 5 lb 4 w 7 nb 8) 24(5 wkts, 44 overs) 257Matambanadzo 8 0 39 0Croxford 9 0 52 1Sanyika 8 0 56 2Murphy 10 0 52 0Rogers 9 0 49 0UNIVERSALSD R Matambanadzo c Mawoyo b Burmester 20*B A Murphy c Ferreira b Burmester 0B G Rogers lbw b Lewis 11G M Croxford c Ferreira b Lewis 0K J Taibu c Mawoyo b Lewis 19D T Hondo c Ferreira b Lewis 0M Imran c Ferreira b Lewis 5N Chouhan c Went b Campbell 31S Shah st Ferreira b Flower 15R Chiradza run out (Lewis/Flower) 22R Sanyika not out 4Extras (b 4 lb 6 w 5) 15(36 overs) 142Burmester 8 1 26 2A L Taylor 2 0 23 0Lewis 9 4 25 5Campbell 6 0 39 1Flower 7 1 12 1K J Taylor 4 1 17 0Mutare bowling adds to 4 runs too many.OLD GEORGIANS v BULAWAYO ATHLETIC CLUBAt Old Georgians Sports Club. Old Georgians won by six wickets.BACC K Coventry lbw b Coulson 124A P Hoffman c Coulson b Mwayenga 4B Stadden lbw b Mwayenga 9+M G McKillop c Barrett b Coulson 40*G M Ewing c and b Mwayenga 43C Mahachi lbw b Fraser 0K M Dabengwa c Evans b Fraser 0C R Williams c Evans b Bennett 15J S Nicolle c Neethling b Bennett 7N Mukandiwa run out (Robb/Bennett) 13T Mupariwa not out 3Extras (lb 4 w 12 nb 2) 18(39.3 overs) 276Mwayenga 8 0 45 3Bennett 7.3 0 85 2Evans 8 0 36 0Coulson 8 0 41 2Barrett 1 0 17 0Neethling 4 0 27 0Fraser 3 0 21 2OLD GEORGIANSA J C Neethling lbw b Mukondiwa 12G F Barrett c Mahachi b Dabengwa 51C B Wishart not out 112*C N Evans c Coventry b Dabengwa 88R Chengetere run out (Mahachi/Dabengwa) 0R J Bennett not out 8I M CoulsonW MwayengaA FraserD Robb+R BiggsExtras (lb 1 w 6 nb 2) 9(4 wkts, 39.3 overs) 280Nicolle 5 0 33 0Mukondiwa 5 0 43 1Mupariwa 8 0 39 0Dabengwa 8 0 67 2Ewing 6.3 0 48 0Hoffman 7 0 49 0TAKASHINGA v OLD HARARIANS SPORTS CLUBAt Eaglesvale School. Takashinga won by 106 runs.TAKASHINGAG Makoni c Burki b Chari 1E Chauluka c Khalid b Butterworth 38H Masakadza lbw b Ervine 69S Matsikenyeri c Brewer b Benade 41+T Taibu not out 24*A Maregwede c Khan b Benade 4E Chigumbura c and b Ervine 4R N Manyande st Khan b Burki 6P Utseya c Strang b Burki 0H K Olonga c Strang b Ervine 10A MaungwaExtras (b 1 lb 8 w 16 nb 3) 28(9 wkts, 50 overs) 225Rinke 8 0 32 0Chari 6 0 23 1Burki 8 1 27 2Butterworth 10 0 43 1Benade 10 0 49 2Ervine 8 0 43 3OLD HARARIANST Benade b Utseya 46R E Butterworth c Masakadza b Maungwa 5C H Brewer c Matsikenyeri b Olonga 11*P A Strang c Olonga b Chigumbura 11H P Rinke lbw b Utseya 1C Ervine c Taibu b Chigumbura 1N Chari b Utseya 14+S Khan lbw b Masakadza 12T Mashonganyika c Makoni b Matsikenyeri 3S Khalid c Utseya b Matsikenyeri 3A Burki not out 2Extras (lb 1 w 6 nb 3) 10(43 overs) 119Olonga 10 2 19 1Maungwa 7 1 23 1Chigumbura 7 0 26 2Utseya 10 1 25 3Matsikenyeri 7 3 16 2Masakadza 2 0 9 1KWEKWE SPORTS CLUB v ALEXANDRA SPORTS CLUB – Scorecard still not received, but match won by Kwekwe.QUEENS SPORTS CLUB v HARARE SPORTS CLUB – To be played this weekend.NATIONAL FIRST LEAGUE: LOG AFTER MATCHES PLAYED ON 3 NOVEMBER 2002NetP W L Pts Run rateMutare SC 5 4 1 12 2.30Universals 5 4 1 12 1.19Takashinga 5 3 2 9 0.30Kwekwe SC 5 3 2 9 0.11Old Georgians 5 3 2 9 -0.15Alexandra SC 5 2 3 6 -0.10Harare SC 4 2 2 6 -0.66Old Hararians 5 2 3 6 -1.49BAC 5 1 4 3Queens 4 – 4 0

Leicestershire team news for C+G Trophy

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Leicestershire have added fast bowler Devon Malcolm and batsman Ron Cunliffe to their squad for their fourth round C&G Trophy match against Sussex at Grace Road.The side will be chosen after a final practice session on Tuesday, but coach Phil Whitticase indicated it could well be unchanged despite the disappointing defeat in the Norwich Union League clash with Somerset on Sunday.Whitticase said: “It wasn’t a good performance and the way we batted was particularly disappointing. But there is no cause to panic. We have had a good chat about where we have gone wrong in the last couple of games – and there have been a few home truths.”We have not batted well as a unit,and that’s something we have to put right. But personally I am a believer in sticking to the same routine so that everyone knows their job.”Despite the blip it has still be a good start to the season and there is no cause for panic.But this is undoubtedly a big match for us and one we need to win. If we do it will put us in the quarter finals and re-ignite the season.”One player who will be looking to do well is Darren Stevens. He has had a fine start to the season, winning the Bland Bankart “Cricketer of the Month” award for April and May when he scored 445 runs at an average of 63.57.The Leicestershire squad is: Wells (capt),Ward, Sutcliffe, Maddy, Flower, Stevens, Burns, DeFreitas, Grove, Crowe, Whiley, Malcolm, Cunliffe.

With the Seconds

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The Somerset Second Eleven match against Middlesex at Ealing last week was abandoned as a draw without a ball being bowled.In the first match of the season Somerset earned a creditable draw against a strong Warwickshire side during which Matt Bulbeck took his first wicket at senior level. Pete Trego made some good contributions with both bat and ball, which earned him a first team place for the Kent game , and triallist Ian Flanagan, an opening bat who was released by Essex at the end of last season showed quite lot of promise.Somerset were hoping that Matt Bulbeck would take another step on the road to his recovery in the Middlesex match, but sadly it wasn’t to be.The second eleven are next in action when they play against Gloucestershire at Bristol in the one day trophy on Monday and then entertain Surrey at The County Ground in a 3 day match that starts on Wednesday May 30th.

Payne to make debut for Qld

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Opening batsman Daniel Payne today said he was shocked after being named to make his debut for Queensland against Victoria at the Gabba on Wednesday.Payne will replace Jimmy Maher, who flies out on Saturday with the Australian one day cricket squad for South Africa.He and left-arm spinner Matthew Anderson come into the Bulls’ squad at a crucial time with Queensland needing first innings points to host the Pura Cup final at the Gabba.”Just shock,” said Payne today when asked his reaction to getting the selectors’ nod.”I didn’t really think I’d play this year, maybe next year. But it’s come now so you’ve got to make the most of it.”Payne is the seventh player to make his debut for the Bulls this season.He began his cricket career for the Gold Coast as a teenager before switching to the Redlands Tigers three seasons ago in the Brisbane club competition.He’s scored 540 runs for Redlands in the first grade premiership this season and notched up two half centuries against New Zealand with a Queensland Academy ofSport outfit last October.Payne said he would rely on advice from former Redlands captain Maher when he steps into his shoes on Wednesday.”He’s kind of seen me develop. He’s … had a bit of influence,” the 24-year-old said.”He’s always said if you’re going to score runs you’ve got to play it straight for as long as you can and that’s hopefully what I’ll try and do.”I’m just going to enjoy it and keep it simple and watch the ball, try not to let the nerves get too much in the way.”Anderson, who was 12th man during the Bulls’ recent win over South Australia in Adelaide, replaces Nathan Hauritz who will join Maher in South Africa for the one day series.Queensland: Stuart Law (c), Brendan Nash, Daniel Payne, Martin Love, Andrew Symonds, Lee Carseldine, Wade Seccombe, Ashley Noffke, MichaelKasprowicz, Joe Dawes, Scott Brand, Matthew Anderson (12th man to be named).

Donald and Venter have Easterns on the back foot

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Free State probably shaded the first day of their Supersport Series SuperEight encounter against Easterns at Willowmoore Park, although the home sidehad made some inroads into their batting order by the close.Visiting captain Gerard Brophy, who had made the decision to put Easterns inafter winning the toss, certainly had cause to feel that his choice had beenvindicated after the home side were knocked over for 224, with speedsterAllan Donald and off spinner Kosie Venter each grabbing three wickets.However, the hosts did hit back with two wickets in the 17 overs thatremained, with Gerhardus Liebenberg unbeaten on 22 and Wiaan Smit on 17 asEasterns reached 64 for two by the close.Early swing assisted the Free State bowlers as the pace trio of Donald,Victor Mpitsang and Dewald Pretorius each grabbed a wicket as Easterns werereduced to 37 for three. However, that brought Mike Rindel to the wicket andthe veteran left-hander took the game to the visitors with a swashbuckling69 off just 84 balls, including eight fours and a six.Rindel added 54 for the fourth wicket with Derek Crookes, but the home sidethen lost another three quick wickets to be 125 for six, before anotherleft-handed import, Ant Botha, and Albie Morkel combined to add aface-saving 69 for the seventh wicket.Even after Morkel (25) and Gareth Flusk (0) were run out in quicksuccession, there was still some resistance from Easterns, with Botha andAndre Nel adding 29 for the ninth wicket. Donald eventually knocked over Nel(10) and then had Botha caught at short leg by Rasheed Lewis for 59 to endthe innings.Morkel and Flusk grabbed the scalps of Andrew Gait (0) and Louis Wilkinson(17) respectively to keep the home side in it at the close.

Code of conduct likely for West Indies players

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The off-field performances of West Indies players could be formally assessed from next season.And if they do not measure up to scratch, teammates may lose out on financial gains.Following concerns over the conduct of team members at official social functions and appearances, there is a recommendation for the introduction of a detailed Code of Conduct for players and officials.Details of the code have been outlined in a proposal for discussion between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and sponsors Cable & Wireless.”The code will outline the expectations of Cable & Wireless from the players and officials of the West Indies team, in particular when attending official functions and making official appearances,” the proposal said. “Players’ and officials’ performances at these and similar occasions will be evaluated using the code, and payment of their fees linked to performance.” It has been suggested that a sum of money be set aside to be awarded to the team for their performance at off-field events.To meet the criteria, official functions must be attended by at least 12 players/officials while there should be a presence of four players at autograph sessions.The proposal said that if a player is late to either type of function, he will forfeit 33 per cent of his value payment; if a player’s performance is substandard as set out in the Code of Conduct, he will forfeit 50 per cent of his value payment; and if a player fails to attend he will forfeit 100 per cent of the value payment.The intention is to have a rating formula for players and officials in order to clarify and improve the seniority of players attending Cable & Wireless events.Under the proposed scheme, players will be graded, with Grade A players worth $10 000, Grade B $8 000 and Grade C $6 000 at each of the official functions and autograph sessions.The results of each payment due after each function will be jointly agreed between the WICB and Cable & Wireless as soon as possible following each event.There is also a suggestion that Cable & Wireless conduct a training/briefing meeting with the West Indies team, in conjunction with the WICB prior to the start of each series.