The John Ward column

[zimfan1]

He has said that most of the batting is rather dire this season and that Nick is one of the few good prospects among young batsmen.

Batting is a concern, hopefully getting rid of the Rocks will increase the quality of the FC batting line ups next season

[aydee]

He has said that most of the batting is rather dire this season and that Nick is one of the few good prospects among young batsmen.

Batting is a concern, hopefully getting rid of the Rocks will increase the quality of the FC batting line ups next season

It has to.

Overall< I'm definitely sad at the demise of the Rocks, but the 1 positive will be that the standard will undoubtedly be higher.

[jaybro]

Can we ask John what he thinks about Prosper Utseya is he still the best spinner in Zimbabwe ?? would he still select Utseya in all 3 formats ???

Also ask John what he thinks about Nick Welch if he has seen him play ???

[Googly]

Best offie is selling sports gear in the shop at the entrance to HSC and the other good one is playing golf over the road

[brmtaylor.com admin]

We need to get Cremer back.

[Googly]

Cremer is ZC's biggest blunder. Potentially a world class leggie, and he can bat a bit. Very surprised that they haven't got him back into the fold. I just wonder sometimes if there is any will left. Someone surely can talk some sense into them???????????

[eugene]

Is Prosper Utseya still the best spinner in Zimbabwe ?? Should he be selected in all 3 formats ???

I don’t think Prosper is quite the bowler he was – in any case he was always more of a one-day defensive bowler. I personally would like to see the selectors look at some more attacking options, such as John Nyumbu or Natsai Mushangwe, who have looked more impressive from what I have seen of them in the Logan Cup this season, especially in the Test matches. If we can play two specialist spinners in the one-day matches, that would be great, but Sean Williams is doing a sound job there so it may not be possible.

What are your thoughts on Nick Welch? Is he ready for higher honours?

Nick Welch looks a very mature player for his age with a pretty good technique, a good range of strokes and a good temperament. For higher honours I would say Zimbabwe A certainly, but it would be a risk throwing a 16-year-old into full international cricket so soon. It may work, but those who know him better would be able to judge better than I can when is the right time.

[jasonvtaz]

Can you ask John if there a possibility of more cricket being played before the SA/Australia visit in August, or will there be a couple months of sitting idle?

[chappie coventry]

Any chance we could ask john if he thinks mark vermeulen will get picked in the test team.

[jaybro]

Hey Eugene are u still in touch with John ??

Is he still up to date with Zim cricket ??