Troubled Zimbabwe Suspended From International Cricket

The International Cricket Council has suspended Zimbabwe for its failure to keep the sport free from government interference. This decision means that funding to Zimbabwe cricket will be frozen and representative teams from the country will not be allowed to participate in any ICC events. The move also casts a shadow over the national team's participation in the qualifiers for the T20 World Cup.

West Indies v Zimbabwe in 2015.

  • Zimbabwe:   ICC Suspend Country, Freeze Funding and Put All Tours On Hold

    The Herald, 19 July 2019

    A DARK cloud hung over Zimbabwe Cricket yesterday after the International Cricket Council suspended the country from its membership and outlawed it from all activities held under… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Anguish of a Domestic Cricketer

    Zimbabwe Independent, 5 July 2019

    A strong foundation that had been laid by Zimbabwean cricket authorities at the advent of the professional era, when money started to flow into the sport, was to take good… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Chevrons Need Redemption

    The Herald, 21 June 2019

    Away from the glare of the world who are busy focusing on the ICC Cricket World Cup and the Nations Cup which begin today in Egypt, the Zimbabwe cricket team conspired to… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Taibu Shoots From the Hip

    The Herald, 4 July 2019

    Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu has finally spoken out against the decision by his ex-teammates, Andy Flower and Henry Olonga, to wear black armbands, during the 2003 ICC… Read more »

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