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ICC clears Zimbabwe Cricket Union of racism

ICC clears Zimbabwe Cricket Union of racism

Rediff.com17 Oct 2004

The ICC report prepared by India's Solicitor General Goolam Vahanvati and South African High Court judge, Steven Majiedt, found no evidence of racism within the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.

Zimbabwe cricketers withdraw from dispute process

Zimbabwe cricketers withdraw from dispute process

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

The Zimbabwe players in dispute with the Zimbabwe Cricket Union have withdrawn from the process set up to resolve issues between the two parties, the ICC said.

Cric Buzz: Zimbabwe cricket board approaches ICC for loan

Cric Buzz: Zimbabwe cricket board approaches ICC for loan

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Zimbabwe Cricket Union has approached the International Cricket Council for a loan to bail the board out of a financial crisis, which has also put the Pakistan team's tour to that country in serious doubt.

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.

Rajput appointed head coach of Zimbabwe cricket team

Rajput appointed head coach of Zimbabwe cricket team

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Former India international Rajput was announced as the permanent head coach of the side on Friday having previously held the role in a caretaker capacity.

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi congratulated India's U-19 team after their record sixth World Cup win, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's stunning 175 against England in the final.

Zimbabwe union fires 15 rebel players

Zimbabwe union fires 15 rebel players

Rediff.com11 May 2004

A ZCU statement on Monday said the players had violated a 21-day breach clause in their contracts by not returning to work by May 7.

Streak in Zimbabwe Test squad

Streak in Zimbabwe Test squad

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Trevor Gripper, Sean Ervine and Ray Price have also been included in Zimbabwe's 17-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

South Africa restore relations with Zimbabwe

South Africa restore relations with Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 May 2009

South Africa have restored cricket relations with Zimbabwe, Cricket South Africa said on Friday. A CSA statement said the decision had been made at a board meeting attended by Zimbabwe Cricket Union president Peter Chingoka and chief executive officer Ozias Bvute. Last year CSA decided to suspend bilateral relations with the ZCU because of the deteriorating political and economic situation in the country.

Sri Lanka's tour of Zimbabwe cancelled due to financial reasons?

Sri Lanka's tour of Zimbabwe cancelled due to financial reasons?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Sri Lanka's tour of Zimbabwe has been cancelled due to 'issues facing Zimbabwe Cricket', said SLC Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga on Friday.

ICC postpones Zimbabwe Tests

ICC postpones Zimbabwe Tests

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Zimbabwe squad hit by players' boycott

Zimbabwe squad hit by players' boycott

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

13 leading players, all of them white and including former captain Heath Streak, refused to play in the one-day and Test series after a row over selection policy.

India postpones Zimbabwe tour

India postpones Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The Cricket Board has put off India's tour of Zimbabwe for a three-match one-day series in June.

Zimbabwe racism hearing scrapped

Zimbabwe racism hearing scrapped

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

South African high court judge Steven Majiedt, on the ICC panel, blamed "the inflexible attitudes of both parties."

Zimbabwe rebels agree to arbitration

Zimbabwe rebels agree to arbitration

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

Streak calls for ban on Zimbabwe

Streak calls for ban on Zimbabwe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

"I do not think that other countries should be playing Test or one-day cricket against Zimbabwe," the former Zimbabwe captain said.

Streak resigns as Zimbabwe captain

Streak resigns as Zimbabwe captain

Rediff.com3 Apr 2004

20-year-old Tatenda Taibu will take charge for Zimbabwe's home two-Test series against Sri Lanka in two weeks' time.

Zimbabwe tour good practice: Vaughan

Zimbabwe tour good practice: Vaughan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2004

Zimbabwe team to play in Duleep, Deodhar Trophies

Zimbabwe team to play in Duleep, Deodhar Trophies

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

The Indian Cricket Board has invited a Zimbabwe President's XI side to participate in this year's Deodhar Trophy and next season's Duleep Trophy.

Pakistan set to postpone Zimbabwe one-dayers

Pakistan set to postpone Zimbabwe one-dayers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Pakistani cricket authorities are unwilling to host a depleted Zimbabwe side for a series of ODIs later this year.

No rebels in Zimbabwe A side

No rebels in Zimbabwe A side

Rediff.com16 May 2004

The Zimbabwe A team named for a two-day match against Australia in Harare did not include any of the 15 white rebels.

Zimbabwe bullish ahead of West Indies series

Zimbabwe bullish ahead of West Indies series

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

The West Indies squad arrived in Harare for a tour of two Test matches and five one-day internationals.

Zimbabwe set to visit Pakistan, first by a Test nation since 2009!

Zimbabwe set to visit Pakistan, first by a Test nation since 2009!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

If Zimbabwe agrees to the tour it would be the first by a Test playing nation to Pakistan since militants attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore in March 2009.

Zimbabwe may boycott final ODI against Pakistan

Zimbabwe may boycott final ODI against Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Zimbabwe players are considering whether to play the final one-day international against Pakistan in Harare on Saturday as they protest against the non-payment of salaries by their country's cricket board.

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The current WTC system awards the same number of points -- 12 for a win, six for a tie and four for a draw -- which has given rise to discontent that India, England and Australia -- the Big Three in cricket -- "are disadvantaged as they play more games against each other".

Zimbabwe bowler Jarvis dumps country for Lancashire

Zimbabwe bowler Jarvis dumps country for Lancashire

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Fast bowler Kyle Jarvis has quit the Zimbabwe national team to take up a three-year contract with Lancashire and has been replaced by medium pacer Shingi Masakadza in the squad, the country's cricket board said on Monday.

Pakistan to play ODI series in Zimbabwe after September 30

Pakistan to play ODI series in Zimbabwe after September 30

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to tour Zimbabwe for three One-day Internationals and two T20Is, but would play the ODI series only after September 30 deadline, set by the ICC for the top eight teams in the ICC ODI rankings to qualify for the 2017 Champions Trophy.

Goolam Vahanvati to preside over racism hearing

Goolam Vahanvati to preside over racism hearing

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

India's Solicitor General Goolam Vahanvati and South African high court Judge Steven hear allegations of racism in Zimbabwe cricket between September 29 and October 1.

England could lose T20 World Cup rights: Morgan

England could lose T20 World Cup rights: Morgan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

England could lose the right to host the twenty20 World Championship next year if it continues to deny visas to Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) officials, ICC president-elect David Morgan has warned.

We wanted Flower to play on: ZCU chief

We wanted Flower to play on: ZCU chief

Rediff.com1 May 2003

Peter Chingoka denied suggestions that Flower had faced the sack over human rights protests.

NZ offers to play in Pak for flood victims

NZ offers to play in Pak for flood victims

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

After Zimbabwe, New Zealand has offered to tour Pakistan for a one-off exhibition match to raise funds for the victims of the floods that has devastated the strife-torn country, a Pakistan Cricket Board official said on Sunday.

England happy with security arrangements

England happy with security arrangements

Rediff.com22 Oct 2004

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) delegation visiting Zimbabwe to assess safety and security ahead of England's tour next month are satisfied they have been well briefed on the issues.

Zimbabwe rebels back in training

Zimbabwe rebels back in training

Rediff.com1 May 2004

The rebel 15 say he ZCU has until close of business on Tuesday to agree to arbitration, failing which the players say they will walk out again.

Zimbabwe rebels return to training

Zimbabwe rebels return to training

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

The 15 rebels boycotted practice and made themselves unavailable for selection after Heath Streak's tenure as captain ended on April 2.

Carlisle hangs up boots

Carlisle hangs up boots

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Stuart Carlisle announced retirement from cricket citing the infighting in the Zimbabwe Cricket Union as the reason.

Players, ZCU reach agreement

Players, ZCU reach agreement

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

The ZCU said the 15 cricketers who were unavailable for selection will be at practice with effect from April 30.