2023 WCQ | non-Zimbabwe matches

[mnelson68]

McMullen is a seriously good cricketer

[sam_ahm]

Which home board comes up with such a stupid schedule which sees Zimbabwe complete their matches 4 days in advance. Ideally home boards schedule in such a way that home team plays the last game so that they know exactly what is needed in that last game.

I know I'm getting frustrated, yes I am, who wins 5/5 and then it's like yeah you might need to win 7/7... FO.

[secretzimbo]

ZC have nothing to do with the schedule

[Jemisi]

Three teams on 8 will be very sad for the third team. I do like this format though. It gives lots of chances and keeps the interest in all the different permutations

[sam_ahm]

ZC have nothing to do with the schedule

I think they do mate, BCCI are pretty much deciding everything for the WC 2023 in consultation with the ICC. I think ZC do have a say which is why they got first round Zim games at Harare, Super 6 at Bulawayo and big weekend games involving Zimbabwe.

[Googly]

How the hell are Scotland so good?

[secretzimbo]

How the hell are Scotland so good?

Over 150 cricket clubs, almost all with their own grounds and nets. Access to the English system, English leagues, universities, etc. And a very long cricketing heritage.

[secretzimbo]

Same reason the Dutch are good too.

These two will always have the upper hand on the other associates.

[eugene]

Shocking to see the West Indies fail to qualify, hopefully this might be hitting rock bottom and lead to real change for the game there.

[TapsC2]

I remember someone once said that the West Indies isn't a real country so the sense of national pride isn't there. I think there is some truth to thay statement. That's why it's so easy for their players to walk away.