Zimbabwe Cricket Online - Letters

I would just like to make a few comments regarding Zimbabwe cricket.

Firstly, well done to the team for making the Super Six stage! It's a shame they couldn't progress further. Hopefully in the Caribbean in 2007!!!

Also congratulations on hosting such a great tournament!!! It was excellently done, and has clearly got to be the best for organisation, entertainment, etc. . . All three hosts did great and Africa should be proud!

Next, in regards to the Zimbabwe Cricket Website, I was just wondering why there is no section for contacting, mailing or supporting players and the team. Both the Australian and Sri Lankan sites have these sections for fans! I only say this as I have been trying in a variety of ways to contact a player (Brain Murphy), but have been unsuccessful and had no response. Which in comparison to the Aussies and Lankan players is very disappointing. My main aim was to send support messages amongst other things.

Finally, I noticed under the ICC Test Championship that Zimbabwe is scheduled to tour Australia later this year. I was wondering if any games will be played in Melbourne, as I'm looking forward to see the team play. To meet my favourite player(s) would be an added bonus.

I have been very honoured and fortunate to have met and even hosted my favourite player(s) from West Indies, England, Pakistan, India, and of course especially Australia and Sri Lanka. (About which I'm happy to go into details if needed). I'd love to be able to do the same with Zimbabwe (but as in each case I seek approval from the appropriate authorities).

By the way, what is the chances of getting a autograph photo/picture from a Zimbabwe player? (I know it varies from nation to nation).

Reply: You write about ideas that actually haven't reached Zimbabwe cricket yet. I thought that Zimbabwe players would not appreciate having their e-mail addresses made widely available, as they can so easily be abused, but I will see what their thinking is. And I'm afraid autographed photos or pictures are not yet part of Zimbabwe cricket either!

Regarding Zimbabwe's tour of Australia, I have had provisional news of the venues for the two Tests we will be playing there, but cannot release them yet as they are still unofficial.

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