[MATCH THREAD] 2nd Test Afghanistan v Zimbabwe @Abu Dhabi

[Mr Twig]

Now or never for Burl

[CholeZimbo]

there we go again with raza another wayward heave to a harmless delivery

[grant]

Can't believe I'm saying this but at this point, I'd rather have Maruma in the team....

[Donald]

Burl and Madhevere out of the Pakistan squad in place of ervine and Taylor. Simples. Madhevere needs more time. Burl I am really disappointed with

[Jemisi]

[Zimco]

What is happening with burl and Wes. Burls foot got stuck there planting down the middle.

[CholeZimbo]

Burl and Madhevere out of the Pakistan squad in place of ervine and Taylor. Simples. Madhevere needs more time. Burl I am really disappointed with

when is this series

[zimbos_05]

Did Brendon Taylor have any FC experience before his Test debut?

He was jn the system from well before. My cousin played with him from school level and also for Harare, Zim School XI, and Mashonaland.

BT was a product of a system that was on course to produce an actual top 5 side.

Wes is a talent, but it won't serve him well to be thrown in to the deep end for no reason, especially when the coaches have no idea how to develop him.

The way in which we give our wickets away is endemic. It's a clear sign of a system failing the players. It's the kind of things a coach should pick up on, but doesn't, because these mistakes happen far too enough and too regularly that it's clear no one is coaching the lads properly, or the lads just refuse to learn.

[sloandog]

Burl has been a flop with the bat. Weak shot.
I've backed him to the hilt to come good in this series but he's reallt disappointed.

[tgk]

argh.