ICC to discuss Zimbabwe crisis

Published June 22, 2007

LONDON, June 21: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will discuss troubled Zimbabwe's Test status and try to resolve an internal tussle over its future president at an annual meeting to be held in London starting on Sunday.

In a statement on Thursday, the ICC said its executive board would discuss any possible return of Zimbabwe to Tests in November.

A series of one-day rule changes suggested by its cricketing committee and the choice of a vice-president to take over as president in 2008 are also on the agenda.

Last month the cricketing committee opposed the return of Zimbabwe to Test-playing status.

The Zimbabwe government withdrew the team from Test cricket last year after many experienced players quit the team due to differences with the national board. Zimbabwe still take part in One-day Internationals and played in this year's World Cup.

The chief executives committee will meet for two days from Sunday and the board for the next two days before the annual conference on June 29.—Reuters

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