Zimbabwe players protest unpaid fees, uncertainty around contracts

Zimbabwe’s Harare-based players have refused to train in protest over unpaid match fees, which date back to July last year. The players were due to begin preparations for a series against Pakistan A, which starts at the end of the month, followed by fixtures against Sri Lanka, but have instead insisted on a meeting with Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Wilfred Mukondiwa to discuss “their worsening situation”.

Several sources told ESPNcricinfo that apart from the outstanding player bill, ZC has also neglected to bring players from outside Harare to the training camp because of a lack of funds, or to ensure there are sufficient balls for training or nets for practice.

When contacted for comment, a ZC spokesperson said the board was unaware of the situation …

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