ICC - Speed not in Zimbabwe as mediator

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed, who arrived in Harare today, is not in Zimbabwe to act as a mediator between the Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) and the players in their on-going dispute.

ICC President Ehsan Mani explained that Mr Speed has travelled to Harare for talks with the ZCU.

"There is no suggestion from the ICC that Malcolm Speed is in Zimbabwe as a mediator or arbitrator in the on-going dispute," said Mr Mani.

"Malcolm has travelled to Harare to obtain a better understanding of the issues. He is also there to explain to the directors of the ZCU and other important stakeholders in Zimbabwe the concerns of the international cricket community relating to the impact an on-going dispute may have on the integrity of Test cricket."

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