Blessing Muzarabani Quits Zimbabwe Cricket in a Bid to Move to England
Aug 18, 2018 at 11:42 AM
Zimbabwe Cricket has suffered a significant setback, as pacer Blessing Muzarabani has decided to take an indefinite break from cricket with immediate effect. The promising pacer has announced the unfortunate news on Thursday (August 16).
It also means that Muzarabani will be unavailable for selection in Zimbabwe’s forthcoming tours of South Africa and Bangladesh in September and November, respectively. The pacer had earlier said he is looking to enhance his career. And therefore planning to move to England.
Blessing Muzarabani’s message for his team-mates
“I wish my former teammates and Zimbabwe Cricket all the very best for the future,” said Muzarbani. “I have been honoured to represent my country but feel this is an appropriate time for me to pursue other challenges both personally and professionally.”
The seamer is known for his impressive pace and has played 18 ODIs for Zimbabwe. He has also represented his country in six T20Is and a lone Test match.
He had a forgettable outing against Pakistan. Zimbabwe lost the series 0-5, and he managed to scalp just two wickets. Before the series, the pacer was the leading wicket-taker for his side, as they faced Australia and Pakistan in the tri-series.
Zimbabwe Cricket in hot waters
The recent developments will act as a major setback for the African nation, as they are struggling with their cricket. The country is facing issues both on and off the field. Earlier, Zimbabwe Cricket decided not to renew the contracts of almost all of its staff. The contracts expire at the end of August. The organisation is having a financial restructure.
“These are tough times and tough decisions are required to preserve cricket in Zimbabwe,” ZC said in a release.
The body has also agreed to revive its domestic competition. The ICC offered ZC a lifeline after their annual conference in June.
The body won’t receive two annual payouts like other member countries. Though, the side will receive funds to manage their debts. The ICC approved a release of funds to pay out the outstanding player salaries, which has been due for more than four months.