Match Thread: Only Test Zimbabwe v Ireland (6th -10th February 2025)

[Andy31]

Saw on the stream

He was there for every run.

I’m sure that’s why Mathew went out quick today. To make sure he can get to a screen

[Andy31]

Just thinking with the last few test how much we miss a pace all rounder.

Got me thinking how much Jongwe seems to be off the radar now.

Personally feel he be handy in these squads

[ZIMDOGGY]

Each time I hear about these quotas I truly feel bad: I rule you out because you are white, I rule you in because you are black. This is racism!
This is the african application of that damned woke ideology.

Nowhere in the world this would ever happen

Any quota or DEI initiative worldwide would only target white people.

Even affirmative action in the USA was only ditched because it had the unintended effect of hurting asian people too.

EDIT: I just realised you said 'Rule you IN' not 'Rule you OUT'. Leaving th above though for the broader point.

[ZIMDOGGY]

I actually think this unofficial quota system can work well. If 3 white batsman know that they are competing for places with 3 other whites, they may actually be motivated to give 100% every game. Look at how hard Welch fought for a century, knowing his place isn't guaranteed yet. Same goes for if the 3 best black batsmen compete with other 3 best black batsman, it could actually bring out the best in everyone.

The days of fully white teams are long gone and will never return for those of you still pining for those days.

Very racist thinking. Also it drives white people elsewhere.

In a round about way, you have shown a point i make alot. The opposite to that coin is gifting them spots makes them soft.

Wes would be a good player by now if he wasnt treated like royalty before earning his stripes between 2020-2024

[Bulawayo Boy]

Kind of the worst case scenario today. Failure to see out the morning session properly and letting Ireland have a nice afternoon session on a flatish track with blue skies is on the cards.

Patience is not the strong suit of our batsmen. It's a test, fer God sakes. It's day 2! Tailenders seem more patient than the batsmen

And what is it with us and sweeping? If you're good at it, great, if not, it's a higher risk shot. What are they teaching these kids at school? Are they practicing each shot properly?

[Xlife]

Shouldn't be any quota at all, but if its 5, thats probably fairly fair. Whats the record number of whites in a ZIM XI post 2004? Was it the 2018 qualifiers with Taylor, Williams, Ervine, Jarvis, Cremer? Was Burl in that squad?

Each time I hear about these quotas I truly feel bad: I rule you out because you are white, I rule you in because you are black. This is racism!
This is the african application of that damned woke ideology.

On the other hand I feel well because (if I'm not wrong) this is the first time Zimbabwe plays without Raza, Williams, Ervine.
Only one or two years ago a squad without the big three was seen as a nightmare. Now we are attending a match where Zimbabwe is not at all under last matches par.
Clearly a "par" where you are a bit struggling against Ireland is not to be enthusiastic, it is anyway not the total collapse which was envisioned.

its stupid in a zimbabwean context.

'Lets make a quota to deny the 15 kids in the system of a certain race opportunities. Lets deny opportunities to a minority that make 0.1% of the population.

A sport that they took to Zimbabwe mind you.


Usually diversity quotas are in place or justified to protect minorities, not rub them out.

BS
There's something fundamentally wrong when a tiny 0.1% of the population, backed by material advantages—often built on the exploitation of cheap Black labor—ends up disproportionately representing the other 99.9% in a so-called national sport. Ideally, selection should come from the widest possible talent pool. The real focus should be on inspiring and enabling every Black kid to see cricket as a sport they can play, excel in, and one day represent their country in.

[Jemisi]

This last pair are showing up some of the batsmen

[Jemisi]

go blessing

[Andy31]

So good to see, them playing every ball on its merit.

Watching2 Blessing; How many from that rising stars tour made the international side?

Such a beneficial program

[Jemisi]

best figures and highest score in the same game for Blessing