Zimbabwe v New Zealand 1st Test

[The Phantom Ram]

What are the options for the Zimbabwean team? Ignoring the politics how can the cricket team move forward (if the politics can be ignored?). Should they have their test status removed? Are they worse than Bangladesh? Are there any glimmers of hope for Zimbabwe?

[Collyisamackem]

I believe Zimbabwe should have their test status removed. Bangladesh are improving and there is a clear commercial benefitto the ICC in keeping them involved, plus they deserve a chance. I cannot say the same for Zimbabwe, and the current political situation is just as bad (though not the same, because blacks are being oppressed as well as whites) as the apartheid that SA were banned for.

[The Phantom Ram]

Originally Posted by Andy Mellon

Cumming, Vincent, Fleming, Hamish Marshall, Styris, Astle, Oram, McCullum (wk), Vettori, Franklin, Bond

That'll be part of the reason why my fantasy team has stopped scoring points then. On reflection bringing Styris & Thorpe in 2 weeks ago was not a great move!

[Paoli]

Didn't even know the game was on to be honest, but after seeing the scorecard I know am glad I didn't. Streak half the bowler he was? Sorry buddy, wrong there. He's still better than any Indian, West Indian, Bangladeshi paceman. Streak is still a gun and to be fair to him, he only plays in Zimbabwe when there are tests on. Also Microshocker, he doesn't have anyone to provide him support.

Very disappointing showing. Guys like Stuey Carlisle and Craig Wishart failed to answer the call. Hoping for a better showing.