The song of renaissance in Zimbabwe cricket has begun!
At one time Zimbabwe was considered a future superpower. Alastair Campbell, Andy Flower, Neil Johnson, Heath Streak, that team often 'killed giants'. Darkness has descended on Robert Mugabe's government. All the stars gradually disappeared. White cricketers migrated due to insecurity. It took a century and a half to overcome that shock.
Zimbabwe are now back to winning series against teams of equal strength and slightly ahead in the rankings, putting the superpowers to the test, not coming back empty-handed from a series loss to a big team. Two wins are coming. The world stage is also giving surprises one after another.
Is there a way to do this without compromising Zimbabwe?
Craig Irvine-Sikander Rajas, how terrible the consequences of taking it lightly, Pakistan is now feeling. Although Babar Azam-Mohammed Rizwan did not admit it, everything is clear in the analysis of the former.
Pakistan is in a state of elimination from the Super Twelve stage of T20 World Cup after losing the last ball to Zimbabwe, which has changed after arch-rivals India. With their backs against the wall, the relatively easy opponents of the group, the Netherlands, are now finding it difficult. In Perth tomorrow afternoon, the farewell bell will ring for the 2009 T-20 world champions if they lose to the Dutch! Before that, the path to the semi-finals may become more difficult for Bangladesh. The opponent of Shakib Al Hasan's team in Brisbane tomorrow morning is Zimbabwe.
In another match of Group 2, India will face South Africa tomorrow. Rahul Dravid's disciples will almost confirm the semi-final if they win this match. Even if they lose, they still have two matches. India will face Zimbabwe in the final match on the last day (November 6) in the Super Twelve phase. In the rhythm that Rohit-Kohli is in, the Indians should already get the ticket to the last four.
However, Sunil Gavaskar is warning the successors about Zimbabwe in advance. The Indian legend said, 'Zimbabwe is more motivated after defeating Pakistan'. They will try to maintain continuity. India should be careful about them. Anything can happen in T20s. Gavaskar advised India to be cautious against Zimbabwe, who are the only team to have won all the matches in the tournament so far. If the 'warning bell' rings in India, then what will happen to Bangladesh tomorrow!
Bangladesh has ruled the Zimbabweans for almost a decade and a half after the star players were forced to retire. At this time, all the achievements of the country's cricket, most of them were against African countries. When Bangladesh was in a state of 'leave mother, cry and live' after losing to big teams, then Zimbabwe would be called, or Bangladesh would be the invited guest. After that, the previous 'seven murders' would have been forgiven by losing the Zimbabweans.
But that day is no more. In other words, Zimbabwe's change began with Bangladesh. Zimbabwe did not have to test that sense in the T20 World Cup qualifiers in July. He returned to the world stage after six years as the champion of qualifying with five consecutive victories. It not only removed the stone from the chest of Zimbabweans, but also increased their confidence. Got the renaissance logistics. Zimbabwe wanted to send a message to the world by winning the ODI and T20 series against Bangladesh last August.
After losing to India, they fought well. They also beat the hosts in an ODI in another round before the T20 World Cup in Australia. In the first round of the World Cup, two-time world champions West Indies emerged best of the group in the Super Twelve. And Pakistan is stuck in the last match.
Bangladesh has to face Zimbabwe that has changed tomorrow. The pioneer of this renaissance of Zimbabweans is Sikander Raja. Lately, Zimbabwe's victory meant that he won the man of the match award. He scored a double century in the ODI series against Bangladesh in August. Received ICC Massera Player of the Year recognition. The experience of Craig Irvine-Sean Williams, the finishing skills of Ryan Burle are also a place of hope for the team.
Zimbabwe is not behind in bowling either. Especially in the pace attack. Mimicking the action of Sunil Narine, Raja also spins the stick regularly. It was the bowlers who won Zimbabwe against Pakistan in Perth. Brad Evans, who averaged 3 runs in Pakistan's last 3 balls, showed that he knows how to hold his nerve at a young age.
Zimbabwe's two main pacers Blessing Mujarabani and Tendai Chatara could not play in the series against Bangladesh due to injuries. There was no problem in winning the series. Now there are two pacers. The 'fear' of Bangladesh is in another place. The venue for the fight is the Gabba in Brisbane. Bangladesh has never played in this field. If the match against Australia in the 2015 ODI World Cup was not canceled due to a cyclone, the experience of playing in this field would have been done.
Which two venues are famous for fast and bouncy wickets? Definitely Perth and Brisbane. The Zimbabwean pacers have arrived in Brisbane in style from Perth. Muzarabani-Evans, taking advantage of their physicality, are sure to get help from Gaber's pitch. The inexperience of the Bangladeshi batsmen on such a pitch will also provide additional oxygen to their morale.
Bangladesh is unable to guarantee getting 2 points despite getting a familiar opponent. And there is no warning about the opponents, there is no concrete plan. Until the last ball of the match is rolled on the field, the question is coming out - what will Bangladesh do against Zimbabwe?
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