New Zealand cricket team raises concerns over the Zimbabwe cricket tour
February 25, 2009
A cricket tour is expected to be cancelled by New Zealand which was supposed to be held in Zimbabwe in July. This will be a difficult decision for the Cricket Board of New Zealand as they will need to pay compensation for the potential loss to Zimbabwe. The reason for cancellation of the tour was due to health concerns in the country because of a recent breakout of cholera.
The debate over July’s cricket tour between New Zealand and Zimbabwe is ongoing; however the chances of the game to be held in Zimbabwe are growing slimmer. Prime Minister John Key spoke on local television yesterday saying that, he was ready to consider the fact that the New Zealand team shouldn’t play at this point in time. In addition, he also stated that he would be threatening the player’s personal security by sending them to play in Zimbabwe.
However, it is said that unless the government takes action the New Zealand cricket association might have to face the problem of paying a penalty to the Zimbabwe board. Nevertheless, the game being held in Zimbabwe is on the verge of being cancelled.
