BT & KJ return summary

[jaybro]

It's almost been a year since the return of two of Zimbabwe's biggest stars Brendan Taylor and Kyle Jarvis, they were brought back to secure World Cup Qualification and despite getting close we all know how the story ended. I thought now would be a good time to reflect on the past year and see if the guys have lived up to expectation.

Brendan Taylor

Tests: 3
Runs: 101
Avg: 16.83
50/100: 1/0
H.S: 73 v Windies

Disappointing so far in his Test match returns although looking at his career he's a better ODI player with most of his Test runs coming at home v BD. I think we expected more in the home series v Windies but apart from the 73 in the 2nd dig of the first Test he struggled. Getting out twice playing reverse sweeps in his 3 Tests is disappointing.

Highlight: His 73 v Windies

Rating: 3/10

ODIs: 18
Runs: 743
Avg: 41.27
50/100: 2/2
H.S: 138 v Windies

He was brought back mainly for the ODI format and he didn't disappoint averaging over 40 and scoring two tons (3 if you count the Nepal 100) maybe a bit disappointing that he only passed the half century mark 4 times from 18 digs, he got out after making starts in quite a few games. But overall very good returns the highlight being the 138 v the Windies although it didn't lead to a World Cup securing victory it was a top knock against a good attack, his keeping was also tidy. Will be disappointed he didn't play the match winning innings Zimbabwe needed against the UAE.

Highlight: His 138 v Windies

Rating: 8/10

T20's: 4
Runs: 66
Avg: 24.00
S/R: 82.75
H.S: 29 v South Africa

Not much to write home about here only the 4 games with little returns, his strike rate is concerning though probably due to having to stabilise the innings. Expect more from BT in this format if Zimbabwe get a longer run of t20 matches.

Highlight: N/A

Rating: 4/10

Kyle Jarvis

Tests: 2
Wickets: 6
Avg: 27.16
S/R: 56.0
Eco: 2.91
BBI: 3/57 v South Africa

In his strongest format KJ did pretty good in the 2 Tests he played taking 6 wickets from 3 innings bowled. Toiled well on a deck not offering much v the Windies at Bulawayo, whilst he was dangerous in the pink ball Test getting Elgar, Markram and Bavuma out. Hard to really judge from just two games but it's clear the longer format still suits KJ most.

Highlight: 3/57 v South Africa

Rating: 7/10

ODIs: 13
Wickets: 13
Avg: 36.61
S/R: 44.2
Eco: 4.96
BB: 3/46 v Bangladesh

Pretty disappointing returns in the ODI format for KJ, despite never really looking comfortable in the 50 over game he was brought back mainly to help qualification to the WC where Zimbabwe failed. When Streak and Taibu got him back I think they were hoping for more than 13 wickets from as many games, he did bowl well at times but still bowls too many boundary deliveries. Probably bowled better than his figures suggest and his economy wasn't too bad considering he bowls up front and at the death.

Highlight: 2/26 v South Africa

Rating: 4/10

T20s: 5
Wickets: 7
Avg: 17.28
S/R: 13.4
Eco: 7.72
BB: 3/37 v South Africa

Pretty good returns for KJ in the shortest format from his limited opportunities but like BT he'll aim for more success if Zimbabwe get a longer run of matches building up to the next T20 WCQ.

Highlight: 3/37 v South Africa

Rating: 6/10

In my opinion BT definitely did his job in the ODI format and you couldn't really blame him for the failed campaign, as I said the match against the UAE will hurt him because as the premier batsman he really should have played the match winning innings against a side like the UAE, but without his runs in the previous matches Zimbabwe wouldn't have gotten so close. Needs to score some runs on the Bangladesh tour in both formats, as pointed out by hhm his overseas record isn't great.

Jarvis is a fail for me considering he was brought back mainly for the ODIs and qualifying. 13 wickets from 13 games just isn't enough from your strike bowler as he was out bowled by Chatara and Blessing, the fact he got dropped also showed that he wasn't up to scratch. Who knows maybe a better showing by KJ might have been the difference in those last two close games we lost to the Windies and UAE?

[eugene]

I have been a bit disappointed with both of them really. Taylor has done well but hasn't been head and shoulders above everyone else and Jarvis has just been another bowler.

[jaybro]

I have been a bit disappointed with both of them really. Taylor has done well but hasn't been head and shoulders above everyone else and Jarvis has just been another bowler.

To be fair since his return the only player that has come close to BT's numbers with the bat is Raza, the rest are well behind. Looking at the numbers from their batsman it's no surprise Zimbabwe failed to make the World Cup

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine ... pe=batting

[TapsC]

To be honest looking forward I think Taylor is still very critical and he will prove it in Bangladesh. My big concern is Jarvis. As mentioned above when we had a full attack of Cremer Chisoro Vitori Jarvis Blessing and Chatara, Jarvis found himself joining Chisoro on the sidelines.

Losing Vitori and Blessing has given him more time but even Mpofu is looking more dangerous these days. The return of Mumba might be the end of KJ if Mumba still has his pace. The next domestic season scheduled to start next month will be very interesting. There were a couple of guys who did well in the last season like Masuku who might really push for a place now.

[jaybro]

Do you have a link to the schedule of the domestic season TapsC??

If it is next month then the national team players have no excuse not to play, Zimbabwe aren’t slated to okay again until March next year where the supposed Tour of India is booked.

If all the national players play it might be the best domestic season for ages.

Back to the thread subject you’re right BT is still one of most important players, but Jarvis is probably lucky Blessing & Vitori are gone.

[Kriterion_BD]

To be fair since his return the only player that has come close to BT's numbers with the bat is Raza, the rest are well behind. Looking at the numbers from their batsman it's no surprise Zimbabwe failed to make the World Cup

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine ... pe=batting

In today's ODI game, an average of 40 and a strike rate of 85 are the minimums for an international class batsman. All the leading batters are average 50 or more...Kohli, Root, Williamson, Rohit, Warner, QDK, Faf, Ross Taylor, Bairstow are all there and have 90+ strike rates. Bairstow and Warner are striking above 100 and Kohli, QDK are in the high 90s.

10 years ago, only the best batsmen had averages of 40+ at a strike rate of 85+ but now there are dozens with 50+ averages.

[Kriterion_BD]

Jarvis is better than Vitori.

[matland]

These are the fixtures I have seen.
Hope the attachment is viewable.

[zimfan1]

12 games?

What's the point?

[jaybro]

In today's ODI game, an average of 40 and a strike rate of 85 are the minimums for an international class batsman. All the leading batters are average 50 or more...Kohli, Root, Williamson, Rohit, Warner, QDK, Faf, Ross Taylor, Bairstow are all there and have 90+ strike rates. Bairstow and Warner are striking above 100 and Kohli, QDK are in the high 90s.

10 years ago, only the best batsmen had averages of 40+ at a strike rate of 85+ but now there are dozens with 50+ averages.

We’re talking about Zimbabwe and comparing him to other batsman in the side.