Three more rebels returned to the fold on Thursday when they signed contracts with Zimbabwe Cricket.

Batsmen Stuart Carlisle, Craig Wishart and Trevor Gripper agreed to six-month deals, effectively ending a stand-off that began in April when Heath Streak's tenure as captain ended.

Streak had raised white players' concerns about Zimbabwe's selection criteria and about the alleged behaviour of officials.

Fifteen white players, including Streak, refused to play for their country and were fired.

Fast bowler Streak and allrounder Andy Blignaut signed new contracts during Zimbabwe's tour of South Africa this month and played in both test matches.

"Craig, myself and Trevor signed six-month contracts this morning," Carlisle told Reuters from Harare on Thursday.

"I want to go back and play some cricket, and leave it to other people to fight for things."

"We have been assured that things will change over the next few weeks and months. It's reached a point where we all need to get on with cricket."

The rebel crisis cost Zimbabwe the services of left-arm spinner Ray Price and batsman Grant Flower, who now play for Worcestershire and Essex respectively, and allrounder Sean Ervine who has signed a contract with Western Australia.

Zimbabwe were forced to select an inexperienced team in the rebels' absence. Since the walkout they have lost 23 of 25 One-Day Internationals and five of six Test matches with the other drawn.