This archive report was first published on 19 July 2019.
On July 18, 2019, the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Zimbabwe Cricket, citing government interference in the country's cricket administration.
The ICC Board made the decision to freeze funding to Zimbabwe Cricket and ban the country's teams from international events, including the 50-overs World Cup.
According to ICC chairman Shashank Manohar, "We do not take the decision to suspend a Member lightly, but we must keep our sport free from political interference."
Manohar added, "What has happened in Zimbabwe is a serious breach of the ICC Constitution and we cannot allow it to continue unchecked."
Zimbabwe's Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) had suspended Zimbabwe Cricket in June 2019, leading to a collision course with the ICC.
Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the recent 50-overs World Cup, struggling to schedule matches against major teams due to financial difficulties.
Zimbabwe first became a full ICC member in 1992 and enjoyed an impressive run at the 1999 World Cup, narrowly missing out on a semi-final spot.
