Tigers_eye
February 24, 2009, 02:36 PM
http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/zimbabwe/content/current/story/392092.html
Asked if he was willing to go further than his predecessor and actually ban the players from going, he intimated that he was. "There are some options that I am working through at the moment. We don't support that regime. We don't support what is happening in that country, and we don't want to give a signal that we do."
That statement left NZC up in the air waiting for the next move. If the board had unilaterally decided not to make the trip then it would have been open to substantial financial penalties under ICC regulations.
By postponing, a common-sense solution has been found. The main stumbling block as far as the New Zealand government are concerned is the continuing rule of Robert Mugabe, although given the deteriorating political, economic and social situation in Zimbabwe, that particular problem could have been removed when the debate is next aired.
This is what I don't understand. Between 2009 and 2010, the situation will change in Zim? Comeon now!!! Either you go or you don't go. With all indication, the NZB and priminister stand against the tour. Then why not take the penalty and hold the principle high? Looks like money is more important than the belief. Hypocrite is a strong word which is suited here. Sorry NZ fans, this is how I see your board's stance.
Asked if he was willing to go further than his predecessor and actually ban the players from going, he intimated that he was. "There are some options that I am working through at the moment. We don't support that regime. We don't support what is happening in that country, and we don't want to give a signal that we do."
That statement left NZC up in the air waiting for the next move. If the board had unilaterally decided not to make the trip then it would have been open to substantial financial penalties under ICC regulations.
By postponing, a common-sense solution has been found. The main stumbling block as far as the New Zealand government are concerned is the continuing rule of Robert Mugabe, although given the deteriorating political, economic and social situation in Zimbabwe, that particular problem could have been removed when the debate is next aired.
This is what I don't understand. Between 2009 and 2010, the situation will change in Zim? Comeon now!!! Either you go or you don't go. With all indication, the NZB and priminister stand against the tour. Then why not take the penalty and hold the principle high? Looks like money is more important than the belief. Hypocrite is a strong word which is suited here. Sorry NZ fans, this is how I see your board's stance.