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导出博客文章Offspinner John Nyumbu could make a return to Zimbabwes Test side in a bid to balance out an attack that had to rely on part-time bowlers in the first Test against New Zealand. Authentic D. J. Moore Jersey . Nyumbu could play as a second specialist spinner to captain Graeme Cremer to back up a pace pack that could also see a return for Njabulo Ncube, whose only Test was in Bulawayo against New Zealand in 2011. The more experienced seamer Chris Mpofu, who has been training with the team, could lead the attack.Both Nyumbu and Mpofu have been training with Zimbabwes squad over the last three days although neither was included in the squad for the first Test.Nyumbu started with a five-for on Test debut two years ago against South Africa, but has played only two Tests overall as he went wicketless against Bangladesh in October 2014. Even though he has been among the wickets for Tuskers this year in domestic cricket, he bowled 28 overs without any returns against South Africa A last month.Should the changes take place, Zimbabwes attack will more closely resemble the New Zealand one that took 20 wickets in the first Test. New Zealand took the field with three frontline quicks - Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Neil Wagner - and two specialist spinners - Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner. A Zimbabwe pace pack of Mpofu, Ncube and Donald Tiripano with Cremer, Nyumbu and Prince Masvaure as a medium-pace option may give them the resources to make more inroads than the six New Zealand wickets they took.Both teams are still likely to find taking wickets even more difficult starting Thursday on what is likely to be an even flatter surface for the second Test. The pitch being prepared has been rolled very hard and promises plenty of runs, which New Zealand have already predicted.We know the pitch doesnt offer a lot so its pretty crucial with that new ball, Santner, the left-arm spinning allrounder said. If we dont take wickets with the new ball, its about building that pressure on a reasonably flat wicket. We know its going to be a little bit tough through the middle. We just have to stick at it.Neither Santner nor Sodhi found the same amount of turn Cremer did out of the rough in the first Test, but for Santner it was still more than how much he gets at home. Theres a little bit more for the spinners in Bulawayo which I am happy with compared to those green ones back home, he said. There was a little bit of spin near the end, slow turn. Youve got to really work hard though. Its not sharp turn.Santner missed New Zealands limited-overs tour of Africa last year with a fractured thumb and since his recovery he has been drafted back in, hoping to make full use of his opportunity. Ive been lucky enough to make this tour. This time last year, I broke my thumb a couple days before we were supposed to go, he said. You cant ask more for the weather. I dont think there has been a cloud in the sky since weve been here. Its awesome.New Zealand took three days off following their four-day victory last week and a night at Heath Streaks game-farm outside Bulawayo before returning to training on Thursday. Coach Mike Hesson missed their session with a migraine and may find he has other headaches as well.Part of his selection conundrum will be if he should rest Wagner, whose calf was strapped during Zimbabwes second innings, and give one of Doug Bracewell and Matt Henry a go. He will also be pondering whether to include uncapped batsman Jeet Raval, perhaps in place of Martin Guptill.Zimbabwe, who had Thursday off after three days of training that included a visit to a local school, also have to consider their top two. Tino Mawoyo may come into consideration after an injury to his right thumb kept him out of the first match. Mawoyo was hit by Southee during the warm-up match in Harare and will undergo a fitness test on Friday to determine his availability. Authentic Jermaine Carter Jr. Jersey . Louis Blues teammates who would also be participating in the Olympics, Alex Pietrangelo felt right at home, no different in some ways to the travel experience of any old road trip – save for the length of the journey, that is. Cheap Panthers Jerseys Authentic . 9. Price, heading to the 2014 Olympics for Canada, was named the First Star after posting wins in three starts with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .971 save percentage. http://www.cheapcarolinapanthersjerseysauthentic.com/ .Y. - Free agent outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, fresh off winning the World Series with Boston, reached agreement with the rival New York Yankees on a seven-year contract worth about $153 million, a person familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday night. GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- No. 25 Florida will be without its most versatile player for the rest of the season.Coach Jim McElwain said Monday that receiver Dre Massey will have season-ending knee surgery, a big blow considering the Gators were counting on the junior college transfer to make an immediate impact this fall.Massey injured his right knee during the opening kickoff in Floridas 24-7 victory over UMass on Saturday night. He continued to play until halftime.Theres obviously disappointment any time something like that happens, McElwain said. And yet the beautiful thing about teammates, family, is theyre there to support, elevate, pick him up. Thats what we saw. He had a lot of family members here, too, for the first (game).I know it was disappointing for him and yet hes got a lot of ball in front of him. Hell get this thing handled.Massey is capable of lining up at receiver, running back, quarterback, returner and even punter. He did it all at Holmes (Mississippi) Community College last year. He caught 21 passes for 548 yards and six touchdowns, and carried 59 times for 452 yards and three scores. He also punted three times (averaged 22.3 yards) and threw three passes (all incomplete).The Gators (1-0) had planned to get him on the field alongside fellow speedsters Antonio Callaway and Brandon Powell. Now, though, Massey will have to wait until 2017 to make an impact at the major college level. He will have two more years of eligibility remmaining. Authentic Marquis Haynes Jersey. Thats a hard injury to have happen to him, but I think he showed how tough he is, quarterback Luke Del Rio said. Its going to be tough to lose a great player like Dre, but were talented in that room and well rally around him and support him through the rehab process.Florida will turn to several freshmen to fill the void. Freddie Swain and Josh Hammond caught passes in the opener, and Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells are back after serving one-game suspensions. Cleveland and Well were suspended for firing BB guns inside a residence dorm in July. The legal case is still pending.Cornerback Jalen Tabor and tight end Cyontai Lewis also are returning from one-game suspensions for fighting in practice.All four could play when the Gators open Southeastern Conference play Saturday against Kentucky (0-1).Lewis is expected to bolster the teams receiving corps in Masseys absence, and Tabor should solidify a secondary that allowed receptions of 24, 30 and 53 yards against the Minutemen.Were going to have a lot more exciting plays, linebacker Jarrad Davis said. I think a lot of guys are going to be able to really let their guard down and go play now. Were locked tight back there, and its going to be really exciting to see what goes down when hes there.---AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '