Harare: Pakistan tours of Zimbabwe is in danger as the host players are boycotting training sessions just a week before the series.
Zimbabwe’s players have taken the bold step of forming a players’ union in a bid to present a united front in salary negotiations.
Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe seems to be in danger following Zimbabwean cricketers demand for improved match fees.
Wilfred Mukondiwa, the managing director of Zimbabwe Cricket, confirmed to ESPNCricinfo that a players’ association was in the works for the last few months but he did not expect one to be formed this quickly.
He said Zimbabwe cricket have been in talks with the new body and expect a resolution over payment issues later today. Mukondiwa remained confident the series against Pakistan would take place “as planned.”
Earlier in the year, the Zimbabwe cricket board faced the same issue before the start of the Bangladesh series.
Shortly after that, batsman Craig Ervine had refused a winter contract with Zimbabwe and had opted to play club cricket in the UK.
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