Must have N.Welch in , Gumbie out and J.Campbell in for Mavuta who isn't any better than the part timers so better batting depth.
You bring up a point I'm always mentioning that seems to get overlooked.
There is no point picking a 'specialist' spinner as they are either no better, or are so marginally better that it is irrelevant, than our all rounders.
Raza is the best spin bowler in the country.
Burls leg spin is -/- with Mavutas. However Burl can bat a little bit better. I emphasise little, as he is nearly ten years without a significant red ball innings.
We are always best to just bat balls deep and let Willo and Raza lead the spin charge with some backup by Burl, Bennett, etc.
EDIT: Whatever happened to that leggie we had in the 19's around 4 years back? The one that took a few wickets.
Cricinfo profile of the 'James Bond' of cricket:
FULL NAME: Angus James Mackay
BORN: 13 June 1967, Harare
KNOWN AS: Gus Mackay
Dion needs to to play some domestic cricket and get his form back. Welch is the obvious straight swap for him. If they play Mayavo then Gumbie misses out. Unless they pick him as a pure batsman over Kaitano. Kaitano might just sneak in because he bats with Ben domestically. Campbell's fate depends on Raza for me. We also have to hope Williams is fit
For the bowlers I think they are going to double down and select Newman again. Especially after that audio. Blessing isn't around but he should be called back. We need him. We can't afford to lose this test. If Raza doesn't play then instead of Campbell they could pick Mavuta again. He has better chances of success against Ireland compared to Afghanistan where he probably wouldn't get into a domestic side there as a leggie.
Williams and Bennett will take as many wickets with the ball as any of our specialist spinners. Picking Mavuta or Masakadza is a wasted spot.
Neil Johnson, Alistair Campbell, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), Grant Flower, Dave Houghton, Guy Whittall, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Ray Price, Eddo Brandes
Must have N.Welch in , Gumbie out and J.Campbell in for Mavuta who isn't any better than the part timers so better batting depth.
You bring up a point I'm always mentioning that seems to get overlooked.
There is no point picking a 'specialist' spinner as they are either no better, or are so marginally better that it is irrelevant, than our all rounders.
Raza is the best spin bowler in the country.
Burls leg spin is -/- with Mavutas. However Burl can bat a little bit better. I emphasise little, as he is nearly ten years without a significant red ball innings.
We are always best to just bat balls deep and let Willo and Raza lead the spin charge with some backup by Burl, Bennett, etc.
EDIT: Whatever happened to that leggie we had in the 19's around 4 years back? The one that took a few wickets.
Connor Mitchell was he the one bolwing leg spin.?
I know his been playing in Aus this year.
Must have N.Welch in , Gumbie out and J.Campbell in for Mavuta who isn't any better than the part timers so better batting depth.
You bring up a point I'm always mentioning that seems to get overlooked.
There is no point picking a 'specialist' spinner as they are either no better, or are so marginally better that it is irrelevant, than our all rounders.
Raza is the best spin bowler in the country.
Burls leg spin is -/- with Mavutas. However Burl can bat a little bit better. I emphasise little, as he is nearly ten years without a significant red ball innings.
We are always best to just bat balls deep and let Willo and Raza lead the spin charge with some backup by Burl, Bennett, etc.
EDIT: Whatever happened to that leggie we had in the 19's around 4 years back? The one that took a few wickets.
Connor Mitchell was he the one bolwing leg spin.?
I know his been playing in Aus this year.
Nope. Was a negro. He took some very good wickets. Was in the Wes team from memory
Cricinfo profile of the 'James Bond' of cricket:
FULL NAME: Angus James Mackay
BORN: 13 June 1967, Harare
KNOWN AS: Gus Mackay
You bring up a point I'm always mentioning that seems to get overlooked.
There is no point picking a 'specialist' spinner as they are either no better, or are so marginally better that it is irrelevant, than our all rounders.
Raza is the best spin bowler in the country.
Burls leg spin is -/- with Mavutas. However Burl can bat a little bit better. I emphasise little, as he is nearly ten years without a significant red ball innings.
We are always best to just bat balls deep and let Willo and Raza lead the spin charge with some backup by Burl, Bennett, etc.
EDIT: Whatever happened to that leggie we had in the 19's around 4 years back? The one that took a few wickets.
Connor Mitchell was he the one bolwing leg spin.?
I know his been playing in Aus this year.
Nope. Was a negro. He took some very good wickets. Was in the Wes team from memory
Sorry but I just had to ask, is the word “negro” here acceptable on this forum? This day and age?
