Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - Only Test Match - Zimbabwean Bowlers to watch out for
The only Test match between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 will take place on August 4, 2011, at the Harare Sports Club. Both teams are desperate to perform well and climb up the Test ranking ladder.
While the Tigers have not played a test match since last June, it will be occasion for the Zimbabwean cricket to savou,r as they make a welcome return to the Test Arena after an absence of six years.
The match does not hold as much significance; however, much is expected from both the sides, which are eager to show that they belong to the longer format of the game.
Bangladesh suffered defeat at the hands of England in their previous test outing. As for the hosts, when they last played in 2005, they too suffered a humiliating loss at the hands of the Indians.
However, it is a much rejuvenated Zimbabwean team, with a new sense of optimism around. As the test is a bowler’s game, one must analyze the bowling option at the disposal of the newly appointed Zimbabwean skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BRM-Taylor-c1200.
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The team will look to the 25-year-old to provide much needed breakthroughs upfront. He has been the new ball specialist for quite some time and under the guidance of bowling coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Heath-Hilton-Streak-c62125, has mastered the ability of out swing. On his day, he has the
ability to trouble the best in the business and ironically made his test debut against the same opposition, 6 years ago. While he has been regular performer in the One Day format, he will be hoping to improve his bowling Test average which currently stands
at almost 70.
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The medium-pacer is the most likely candidate to partner Mpofu as the new ball bowler. He takes the new ball for his domestic outfit and recently performed well in the one-off tour match against Bangladesh, taking 2 scalps in each innings. His greatest asset
has been the ability to move the ball in the air and will be itching to make his debut in the only test match.
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A young player, who is yet to make an international debut for the country in any format of the game, has been given the nod by the selectors. His inclusion in the squad has come as a surprise, considering the fact that the 21-year old did not feature in
the tour match. He gives the team an added option of being a left-armer, though, he will have to battle Meth for the first choice seamer.
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Former captain is the out an out all-rounder in the side and arguably, the most important member of the team. He has plenty of experience to count for, having played in over 100 ODI’s. The 25-year-old has performed well recently against the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746
and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 A sides.
Raymond Price
The 35-year-old will most likely spearhead the slow bowling department. Having played in 18 test matches, he has taken 69 wickets, with the best of 6-73. At the twilight of his career, he still possesses the hunger to succeed at the top level.
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At the one-day level, Utseya and Price have been automatic selections. However, Zimbabwean management has a tough decision to make ahead of the test match. The off-spinner is an integral part of the setup and showed his worth by claiming impressive match
figures of 5 for 72 in the recent tour match against Bangladesh.
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