Gayle, Tait, Nannes all playing in Zimbabwe (Gayle slams a 100!)

[jairamesh]

They are some who decry the monstrosity of t20 but here is perfect example how t20 cricket can advance the popularity of cricket and assist an isolated cricketing nation find its way back financially and in terms of quality.

"Chris Gayle, the West Indies batsman, is among a number of current and former international cricketers who will play in the Stanbic Bank 20 Series, Zimbabwe's domestic Twenty20 competition. Gayle is part of the Tuskers squad while Shaun Tait, the Australia fast bowler, and Lou Vincent, the New Zealand batsman, will play for the Mid West Rhinos. Netherlands allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate is part of the Eagles squad, while Australia fast bowler Dirk Nannes will turn out for the Mountaineers. "This is the tournament's third year and we set our sights high," Alistair Campbell, the Stanbic Bank 20 Series, said. "I didn't expect everyone to be able to accept our invitation but I'm especially pleased that Chris Gayle is coming all the way from Jamaica to be a part of the tournament. "It makes it even more special for Zimbabwe Cricket that Chris was motivated by the chance see how the game is progressing in our country and make a contribution to our development and return to competitive international cricket after a pretty bleak decade." Gayle has not played for West Indies since the 2011 World Cup, following a breakdown in his relations with the West Indies Cricket Board. Since then he has been restricted mostly to domestic Twenty20 competitions around the world, and has become an integral part of Royal Challengers Bangalore's squad in the IPL and Champions League T20. He was the leading run-getter at this year's IPL. "I am a cricketer and I want to play," Gayle said of his decision to play in Zimbabwe. "It was a different challenge and a chance to travel and meet new people and new team-mates. I would rather be playing for West Indies but while that's not possible I want to use my time wisely, entertain some people and try to do some good." Former South Africa allrounder Andrew Hall, who is player-coach of the Eagles franchise, and former New Zealand allrounder Chris Harris, who will continue with Mountaineers from last season, are also part of the tournament. One big name missing out is Lance Klusener, the former South Africa allrounder, who played for Mountaineers last season." Firdose Moonda, cricinfo.com November 25, 2011

PS: Well done to Stanbic Bank, ZC, and especially the many big names playing in this league rather for desire and well being of Zim cricket than all-out monetary gain.

[Lord]

I watched some of the games n some players do look talented like Vitori,Jarvis,Craig Ervine

[jairamesh]

Just shows the lack of competency from the Srilankan Cricket Board who failed to form such a league started and then blaming their failures on BCCI. It's called taking an initiative, and Zim cricket have been demonstrating rather well over the last 2 years. This is the 2nd year running they are holding this league with international stars participation.

[kabira]

I watched couple of overs Live... Good luck to the league.

[panther]

what channel guys

[Karan114]

Just shows the lack of competency from the Srilankan Cricket Board who failed to form such a league started and then blaming their failures on BCCI. It's called taking an initiative' date= and Zim cricket have been demonstrating rather well over the last 2 years. This is the 2nd year running they are holding this league with international stars participation.

:dito: Really impressed with how the Zimbabwean authorities have made some strong moves to get their domestic scene in order (even prior to this T20 tournament). And those changes are bearing fruit - the performances of the Zimbabwean team upon their return to Tests have easily been better than Bangladesh, at least.

[WC2011INDIA]

LOL Gaye's not out century gone waste. Funny thing is that his team made only 171/1 in 20 overs. The team chasing made 175/3 :haha:

[Pagalpanti]

WI fans must be so frustrated to see Gayle score tons of runs for other domestic clubs rather than for his team.

[jairamesh]

ever green 42-year old Chris HarrisB-> and Nannes take Mountaineers to Stanbic T20 victory! http://www.espncricinfo.com/zimbabwe-domestic-2011/engine/current/match/540862.html hope they get opportunity in the champions league.

[deathmonger]

ever green 42-year old Chris HarrisB-> and Nannes take Mountaineers to Stanbic T20 victory! http://www.espncricinfo.com/zimbabwe-domestic-2011/engine/current/match/540862.html hope they get opportunity in the champions league.

yes they should get in clt20. all countries t20 teams should be represented in clt20.