Just being a pessimist, Sri Lanka still have Murali and Mendis to bowl, the run rate needs to be pushed on a lot more while the seamers are on and before those two get the ball.
Saying that, both of them are mortals and can have off days, Zim certainly need to have at least one batsman who can stay there long term so that SL don't have a regular supply of new batsmen to bowl to.
Sri Lanka have immediately m eft ht the pressure on Zimbabwe's batsman by asking them into bat in the first ODI in Harare. This is the start of a five-match series, which the visitors are expected to win comfortably.
The Zimbabwe selectors have confirmed the availability of Sean Williams by naming him as one of the four reserves for the opening game. Williams, who had earlier announced his retirement from the Zimbabwe team, made a u-turn this week and rejoined the side in Bulawayo. He was named as non-playing reserve alongside uncapped wicketkeeper Foster Mutizwa, legspinner bowler Graeme Cremer and wicketkeeper Regis Chakabvsa.
Former captain Tatenda Taibu, whose future was uncertain leading to the series, has been included in the side. He makes a comeback alongside spinner Ray Price after they both missed the warm-up matches in Bulawayo.
i undestand why the board have left him out this fist game as he cant just pick and chose when he wants to play but looks like he will take some part in the series
We are missing an extra batsman. Why pick three spinners and three seamers??. I fear that maruma is going to be turned inside out by mendis and murali!! :? ..Hope im wrong mind