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Streak says Zimbabwe will pounce if Australia has a bad game
Perth, Oct 08: Heath Streak leads his side into tomorrow`s opening cricket Test against Australia at the Waca looking to capitalize on any mistakes by the world champions.
Perth, Oct 08: Heath Streak leads his side into tomorrow's opening cricket Test against Australia at the Waca looking to capitalize on any mistakes by the world champions.
"They are humans and are capable of having a bad game," Streak told the associated press today before Zimbabwe's inaugural Test in Australia.
"If we play exceptionally well and take all our chances, and they have a few hiccups, we can be in with a chance."
Zimbabwe, politically isolated under President Robert Mugabe's regime, continues to remain weakened since players such as Andy Flower, Murray Goodwin, Henry Olonga, Neil Johnson quit in protest in recent years. Streak, the 53-Test veteran and the most senior player in the side, said it was the way of life in his country.
"Zimbabweans have that resilience in them, and that's what builds our character, not only as individuals but as a team," said Streak.
"You always strive to go against the odds. That's what life's about. Nothing comes easy.
"We come from a small pool of players, (and) things are tough at the moment. We try to play with pride and passion and patriotism." It has taken 11 years to be invited to play a Test in Australia since Zimbabwe's elevation to Test status in 1992.
Streak said Zimbabwe is not overawed by prospect of the Perth and Sydney Tests.
"We understand that they are the world champions," said Streak. "We will strive to challenge them and to show the rest of the world we have the potential to improve over time.
Bureau Report
"If we play exceptionally well and take all our chances, and they have a few hiccups, we can be in with a chance."
Zimbabwe, politically isolated under President Robert Mugabe's regime, continues to remain weakened since players such as Andy Flower, Murray Goodwin, Henry Olonga, Neil Johnson quit in protest in recent years. Streak, the 53-Test veteran and the most senior player in the side, said it was the way of life in his country.
"Zimbabweans have that resilience in them, and that's what builds our character, not only as individuals but as a team," said Streak.
"You always strive to go against the odds. That's what life's about. Nothing comes easy.
"We come from a small pool of players, (and) things are tough at the moment. We try to play with pride and passion and patriotism." It has taken 11 years to be invited to play a Test in Australia since Zimbabwe's elevation to Test status in 1992.
Streak said Zimbabwe is not overawed by prospect of the Perth and Sydney Tests.
"We understand that they are the world champions," said Streak. "We will strive to challenge them and to show the rest of the world we have the potential to improve over time.
Bureau Report