Hi guys, I'm gonna run a Jenko-like fantasy contest and seeing as i haven't asked Richard, he reserves the right for wishing for it to be closed down if he likes because he is, after all, the owner.

Rules

Rules
You can choose any 11 players from the squad list as long as you choose
5 batsmen
1 All rounder
1 keeper
4 bowlers

No substitutions (School is getting serious at the moment!!)


Rules

Scores
like this

Appearance +1

Fielding:
Each catch taken +5
Each stumping +20

Bowling:
Each wicket taken +30
Each 5 runs conceded -1

Batting:
Each run scored +1
Each duck -30 (does not apply to players listed as bowlers)

Your captain will score double points (including minus points) at all times.

I run the scores on an Excel spreadsheet on my computer so if you want a copy, let me know.

How do I pick a team?

Study the player list below and choose 11 players. You must choose:

5 batsmen
1 wicket keeper
1 all-rounder
4 bowlers

A player can only be selected once in your team. You can choose as many players from one country as you like.

You must nominate one player from each chosen eleven to be your captain, who will score double points.

Rules.

1. Only one team per player. Think about your selection.
2. Teams must be selected like this.Your team must come from the list( see above) . 11 players (5 batsmen, 1 All rounder, 1 wicket keeper, 4 bowlers). You must also choose a captain within these 11 who scores double points , including MINUS points.
3. Submit your team by or posting on this thread by the 24th february before play starts. I won't accept teams after this time.
4. Scoring willl be as outlined in this thread.
5. The winner will be the team(s) with the most points at the end of the game.
6. The prizes are warm glowing feelings, plus bragging rights.
7. This contest is limited to 20 teams on a first come, first served basis.
8. Anyone who cheats will be disqualified from this competition (and possibly from future competitions) .
9. WAT has the final word. Period.
10. Richard Jenkins/Admin/Moderators/I reserves the right to amend these rules/cancel the competition .

Any questions can be posted below or PM'd to me.

Zim Squad:

Zimbabwe Squad

• Tatenda Taibu
• Hamilton Masakadza
• Stuart Matsikenyeri
• Barney Rogers
• Brendan Taylor
• Elton Chigumbura
• Sean Williams - ODI's only
• Alester Maregwede
• Douglas Hondo
• Tinashe Panyangara
• Christopher Mpofu
• Tawanda Mupariwa
• Prosper Utseya
• Gavin Ewing - ODI's only
  
• Graeme Cremer - Tests only
• Dion Ebrahim - Tests only

The South Africa Squad will be posted as soon as i can get it. Again, if RJ decides that he wants to be the only one to do it, I will duly stand aside. Here is the list of match dates:

Fri 25 Feb 1st ODI Johannesburg (D/N)
Sun 27 Feb 2nd ODI Durban
Wed 2 Mar 3rd ODI Port Elizabeth (D/N)
Fri 4-8 Mar 1st Test Cape Town
Fri 11-15 Mar 2nd Test Centurion

Players considered allrounders are:

Jacques Kallis
Andrew Hall
Shaun Pollock
Sean Williams (ODI)
Justin Kemp
Elton Chigumbura
Gavin Ewing (ODI)
Stuart Matsikenyeri


You can do: ODI's only, or ODI's and tests. No tests only. Thankyou.

is ab devilleirs keeping

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Zimbabwe Squad

Graeme Smith
Gibbs
AB Devilleirs (he aint keepin is he )
Stuart Matsikenyeri
Jacque kallis (if not classed as batter ill change it later
Tatenda Taibu (c) (keeper)
Pollock (all rounder)
Boje
Ntini
Andrew Nel
Douglas Hondo
ODI and TEST

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Thanks Bevo, however we will have to wait on Saffer squad.

I am not fussed if you choose Matsikenyeri as a batsman--I just state you can name him as the all rounder.

I'm quite happy for Paoli69 to run this. If you want the excel file just pm me.
I Won't be running a fantasy contest for this series, i'm too busy!

Thanks for doing this paoli69, it's a hard job!

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I have a dream.... (Martin Luther King)

Looks as if it may be cancelled due to lack of interest.

For this to be feasable i think a minimum of 6 entries will do.

Zimbabwe tour of South Africa 2004-05

Kallis to be rested for Zimbabwe ODIs

Cricinfo staff

February 18, 2005







Jacques Kallis will miss the three ODIs against Zimbabwe © Getty Images


Jacques Kallis will be rested for the three one-day internationals against Zimbabwe, which start on February 25 at Johannesburg. Kallis, who had a decent one-day series against England, scoring 227 runs at 32, is likely to be replaced by Boeta Dippenaar. With the recent completion of the long and tiring England series, Shaun Pollock and Makhaya Ntini are the other players who have opted out of the entire Zimbabwe series, in order to be fresh for the vital tour of the Caribbean next month.

Haroon Lorgat, the convener of selectors, told news24.com: "I spoke to the four senior players – captain Graeme Smith, Kallis, Shaun Pollock and Makhaya Ntini. I asked them if they wanted to be given a rest period for the entire tour or if they wanted to play in some matches. A decision was taken to rest Kallis in the one-day series, but he will play in the Tests. The others will play in some of the matches."

The 14-man one-day squad is expected to be announced today. The absence of Pollock and Ntini has opened the doors for Charl Langeveldt and Monde Zondeki. Langeveldt, who bowled a matchwinning spell at Cape Town, has fully recovered from the hand injury that kept him out of the rest of the series against England.

South Africa are also scheduled to play two Tests against Zimbabwe.

Those wanting Ntini or Pollock in their squad can change. Bevo you can. You'll have to take a risk on Kallis if you wanna pick him cos he'll have to perform in Tests

Hey guys.

Quick note, RSA squad hasnt been named so I will bend the rules, and say that Test only squads are allowed. Cheers

Here's my team:

Smith (c)
Gibbs
De Villiers
Taylor
Matsekenyeri
Kemp (a/r)
Boucher (w/k)
Hondo
Nel
Pollock
Ntini

Is Kemp legal as my a/r?

Thanks Paoli for doing this.

Come on members, we need more players. Support us lesser numbered members in this forum! Please.

Hi Paoli.

Here is my Test only team, I think you said you had changed the rules.

Smith
Gibbs...<Captain>
De Villiers
Taylor
Matsekenyeri
Andrew Hall,<All Rounder.>
Boucher...<Wicket Keeper.>
Hondo
Pollock
nel
Ntini

This is my team Paoli, Good Luck with the comp.