Zimbabe clinch a deal,india will tour them every year

[Sir john]

ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) is on the verge of clinching a deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which would see the Indian national cricket team committing to visiting Zimbabwe every year for the next five years. India has since confirmed they would tour Zimbabwe next month if certain conditions are met, and ZC will do everything possible to make sure the lucrative tour goes ahead. But local cricket is set to benefit further from a deal that could see the game racking in over US$25 million in benefits over the next five years. The India home tour is the most sought after visit by any of the top cricket nations due to the huge financial benefits that accrue from hosting the cricket super powers. Well-placed sources this week told IndependentSport ZC could strike the deal which would see the national team playing four ODIs and three T-20s against India in Zimbabwe every year. “ZC is looking at increasing its revenues and the number of matches the national team plays,†said the source. “There are engagements with most of the top nations so that the team benefits from more matches while also opening up revenue streams. There are talks with BCCI so that their team can guarantee ZC tours every year. The talks have been positive and obviously India will make their own demands.†India have toured Zimbabwe for the last three years and would be returning next month for a five-match ODI series. Last year Zimbabwe lost all five matches to the Virati Kohli-captained side. While there have been preliminary discussions about a possible three-year bilateral tours deal between Pakistan and Zimbabwe it is the deal with India that would guarantee an improvement in finances for ZC which is sitting on a huge debt. With several home tours that include India, Pakistan, the West Indies, Ireland and Bangladesh on this year, ZC requires millions to host the tours but there are moves to ensure the tours are self-servicing. Fans would be thrilled at the prospect of more game time for the team especially with so many matches set to be played at home. The India matches are some of the most popular in Zimbabwe and almost always attract a full house. Coach Dave Whatmore this week expressed delight at the prospect of the team playing more cricket. “The only way we can improve is by competition,†said Whatmore. “I am pleased that we have a good number of matches lined up, just like any full member. Next up is India and we will be looking to continue improving.†Zimbabwe aim to gatecrash the top eight in the ICC ODI rankings in order to avoid going through a World Cup qualifying phase against associate nations, and another full member.

[Sir john]

:yay::yay: big great news :yay::yay::yay::yay:

[Gollum]

WTF

[Cricket_Hacker]

all boards should look upto BCCI and learn

[G_B_]

good and i do hope they make pacy pitches....touring Zim and playing on pitches similar to those in SA will be a nutruing environment for the Indian batsman and bowlers.

[sensible-indian]

But I don't understand. What's in it for India to tour every year? If you really want to help all weak boards/associate nations, then tour each one of them every year. But why Zimbabwe only every year?

[G_B_]

But I don't understand. What's in it for India to tour every year? If you really want to help all weak boards/associate nations, then tour each one of them every year. But why Zimbabwe only every year?

(A) it guarantees their vote in the ICC (B) Its mostly going to be a quick get in and get out tour. Like max 2 weeks with plenty of ODIs Doubt Zim cricket will play tests with India. Maybe one test thrown in. © There is a degree of diplomacy going on. Dalmiya has always been outward looking and he remembers the time Sa and Zim stood behind him in the late 80s and 90s. There is also the BJP viewing cricket as a tool of foreign policy. Clearly the Lorgart Srini saga hurt Indo-SA relations.

[BeautifulGame]

But I don't understand. What's in it for India to tour every year? If you really want to help all weak boards/associate nations, then tour each one of them every year. But why Zimbabwe only every year?

Rewarding loyalty . They voted for us and one of the first to jump in when the Big 3 take over proposed .Now being rewarded for Loyalty

[cric_fan]

Zimbabe clinch a deal,india will tour them every year LOL At least Ind will win a away series a yr :hysterical:

[BeautifulGame]

LOL At least Ind will win a away series a yr :hysterical:

Something beyond the capabilities of Pakistan

[sourab10forever]

Title spelling toh theek se likh de yaar.. Anyways,Good for cricket.But don't understand why they wanna play against zim every year.If they wanna reward there loyalty,just send a briefcase full of money.

[Shivaji bhonsle]

(A) it guarantees their vote in the ICC (B) Its mostly going to be a quick get in and get out tour. Like max 2 weeks with plenty of ODIs Doubt Zim cricket will play tests with India. Maybe one test thrown in. © There is a degree of diplomacy going on. Dalmiya has always been outward looking and he remembers the time Sa and Zim stood behind him in the late 80s and 90s. There is also the BJP viewing cricket as a tool of foreign policy. Clearly the Lorgart Srini saga hurt Indo-SA relations.

[Austin 3:!6]

Something beyond the capabilities of Pakistan

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[KevinFern]

At least against Zimbabwe sent only junior and upcoming players now that we are sending seniors to Bangladesh

[Gollum]

I am all for engaging more with the likes of Zimbabwe,Ireland,Afghanistan etc. But yearly tour is too much, may be once in 2 years works better.

[sensible-indian]

(A) it guarantees their vote in the ICC (B) Its mostly going to be a quick get in and get out tour. Like max 2 weeks with plenty of ODIs Doubt Zim cricket will play tests with India. Maybe one test thrown in. © There is a degree of diplomacy going on. Dalmiya has always been outward looking and he remembers the time Sa and Zim stood behind him in the late 80s and 90s. There is also the BJP viewing cricket as a tool of foreign policy. Clearly the Lorgart Srini saga hurt Indo-SA relations.

Rewarding loyalty . They voted for us and one of the first to jump in when the Big 3 take over proposed .Now being rewarded for Loyalty

I see...thought so. But feel like this is way overdoing it.

[G_B_]

provided its quick in out tour I dont mind say playing 3 ODIs in Zim with Zim. In one stadium (in Harare) most likely.

[sachin34357]

just send our A team but would the broadcasters and sponsors be happy with it?

[gattaca]

LOL At least Ind will win a away series a yr :hysterical:

Look who is talking who cant even win against zim.:giggle:

[Pagalpanti]

We toured Zim last year?

good and i do hope they make pacy pitches....touring Zim and playing on pitches similar to those in SA will be a nutruing environment for the Indian batsman and bowlers.

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