Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe | December 9 - January 6 |

[Bulawayo Boy]

Thank you. I didn't know about this rivalry.

Yeah. On the white side, we have a very bad reputation for fighting, punch ups, etc. Not sure the Rhodie goverment were to blame really, we're just prone to fighting. I think it's a relic from the "rough railway town" era. Bloody hazardous on a Friday night, i tell you.

Post 1980, the gukhurahundi massacres have obviously been massively divisive, so there is extreme suspicion of anything to do with Harare, 'Shifty' Shonas, the ruling party, etc.

In purely cricket terms Queens as a ground is fine, albeit a little decrepit, as are most things in Bulawayo. Had a look at the pitch a couple of months back and it still looks pretty good. Groundsmen are still putting a shift in.

Pluses - Certainly no presidential helicoptors incoming during matches (tho I hear thats no longer a problem in H ), less rain delays (sadly), you'll definitely get a ticket - no queues.

Minuses - far fewer fans, less organised support, less interest internationally, worse transport links.

Does Billy Lemon's picture still have pride of place in Buster's?

For those of us who don't know, he's ex Rhodesia Rugby and one scary MF. Even in his 60's you wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of the man.

I'm not sure tbh Googly. I'll check next time I stop in there for a dop.

[zimbos_05]

I know Mukhulani has no ethos or credibility, but really hope we did not plan this tour and legitimise Afghanistans total bullshit.