Write to: John Ward (jward@cricinfo.com)

I am a 22-year-old Canadian-Pakistani and I have been a huge fan of Zimbabwe Cricket. When Zimbabwe are playing Pakistan, it's the only time when I don't favor Pakistan and hope for close matches with Zimbabwe stealing victories. Although Pakistan are gonna be roaring in after their dismal recent performances, I still think that it's going to be tough for 'em to grab easy wins. The Flower brothers, Campbell, Ebrahim and Carlisle are gonna be too hot for them to handle. Heath Streak, without a shadow of doubt, will be badly missed but I hope the young guns will fire up all their cylinders and produce some exciting cricket. One of the folks right here said it right that Andy Flower vs Saqlain Mushtaq is going to be a heckuva battle. In short, I wish Zimbabwe good luck now and in the World Cup. GO, Zimbabwe, GO!

Beburg (Canada)

Eddo Brandes is amongst the best quickies ever produced by the country. He also knows a thing or two about cricket. He had a reputation for being a hot-headed tail-ended batsman. He's a useful asset to the CFX cricket academy, but the academy would benefit from a cool head in terms of batting coaching. Mr Derrick Walter Townshend has an impressive CV. Don't get me wrong; I don't mean to undermine Mr Brandes' credentials, but if my memory serves me right he tried too many a time to mash bowlers out of the park for telephone numbers 646446! and we all know what followed?

Anele Bango (Zimbabwe)

Reply: Eddo Brandes was a better batsman than that. He was a hard-hitter but not a slogger and he usually hit straight. He is not the only Academy coach; he specializes in bowling and specialist batting coaches are often used.

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