March 15 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand’s cricket team called off a planned tour to Zimbabwe in June because of the security situation in the southern African country, Chief Executive Officer Justin Vaughan said.
New Zealand Cricket canceled its June tour to Zimbabwe on Monday but said it may play the matches later at a neutral venue. NZC chief executive Justin Vaughan said concerns over the stability of the African nation and the collapse of its health system led to the decision which was taken in consultation with the New Zealand government.
Captain Chris Gayle slammed a boundary-studded 63 off 41 balls to pilot the West Indies to a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the fifth and final one-day cricket international Sunday at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex. The West Indies, despite losing the first match, won the series 4-1. Gayle blasted eight fours and two sixes as the West Indies raced to their victory target, finishing with 165 ...
