Fans frustrated over Chevrons’ loss

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Fans frustrated over Chevrons’ loss The Chevrons in action against Scotland.

Suburban

The Zimbabwe Chevrons’ loss to Scotland in the of a three-match T20I series on Wednesday has left Zimbabwean cricket fans frustrated with the performance of the national team.

Suburban Reporter

Cricket fans including those of rival teams such as South Africa, Pakistan and Afghanistan vented their frustration over the performance of the Chevrons on the Zimbabwe Cricket social media platforms in the aftermath of the defeat.

Scotland 141 for 6 (Berrington 82, Chatara 2-23) beat Zimbabwe 134 for 9 (Shumba 45, Williams 28, Sharif 4-24) by seven runs.

Richie Berrington saved the day for Scotland as they took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

First, Berrington steadied a floundering Scotland innings – they lost four wickets inside the powerplay – and then provided the finishing touches as well. Then Shariff rocked Zimbabwe by removing the openers early on his way to a four-for.

In all, Berrington made 82 off 61 balls, which accounted for more than half of Scotland’s total, including seven fours and three sixes. Matt Cross’ 14 was the next highest score.

Zimbabwe lost openers Wesley Madhevere (golden duck) and Tadiwanashe Marumani (3 off 9) by the third over, before Regis Chakabva and Craig Ervine, the captain, revived the innings briefly.

Then they fell in quick succession to leave the chase delicately poised at 58 for 4 in 10.3 overs.

Zimbabwe didn’t let these setbacks trouble them as Sean Williams and Milton Shumba, the top scorer with 45, put them back on track with a 54-run stand that left them needing 30 off 21 balls.

Then Williams perished as Alasdair Evans struck gold. The blow was a sucker punch to Zimbabwe as they huffed and puffed through to the end, finishing seven runs short.

The second T20I will be played on Friday (September 17, 2021) at the same venue.

In addition to criticising the Chevrons, the fans also came up with suggestions on the direction Zimbabwean cricket should be taking.

Below are some of the reactions from the cricket fans:

“Just out of a series where they should be warmed up and ready to destroy anything in front of them, then boom a loss to Scotland for that matter? For what purpose does this team remain in existence.” — Tadious Mupondi.

“Not surprised… For Zimbabwe Cricket to revive it will have to start at grassroots level…from the under 9’s, 11’s….start grooming them from there and make sure you keep them because England will surely sniff around…. and remove the rubbish quota system. It’s the main reason why we are in this mess colour shouldn’t matter but TALENT some people aren’t qualified to play at international level ….” — Nomsa Moyo

“The so called ‘senior’ white players failed but you won’t hear the usual lynch mob say anything.
They will only complain when they are rightfully dropped. Milton Shumba showed us why T20 is a format for the youngsters, he keeps improving and has shown us that he is a capable and intelligent cricketer. Some had written him off, as what always happens with black players, but I can see all the makings of a future star player in him. Tough luck today.” — Charles Tembo

“Scotland here boys? Haiwa musadaro amana kana pane zvatakakutadzirai tiunzei tirape ma fans enyu matinyanyiraaaaa (Losing to Scotland of all teams, please don’t treat us this way, if we wronged you as your fans please tell us so that we repent because this is just too much for us the fans.” — Blessing Lozani.

“Zimbabwe players are a sorry excuse of men, embarrassment to their country. The way they walk on the field, its like someone is forcing them to walk. Do these players practice? Other countries are improving, Zimbabwe is going backwards.

“They do not have that fight for their country. In South Africa we do not accept this nonsense. Please do not blame the manager, its high time to be honest with your players, tell them to man up please.” — Ciya Mlungwana.

“Great team selection but poor performance. Marumani still needs to improve. Let’s try again Kamunhukamwe/Innocent Kaia to open with Madhevere.” — Tapfuma Enos

“Milton Shumba what a player! Outstanding performance young man continue pushing and aiming higher… We can win the next two games if we improve our batting we need the top four to at least contribute 30 runs each while maintaining an excellent strike rate… Let’s go Chevrons.” – Leeroy Tinotenda Danda — cricinfo/Suburban Reporter

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