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CricInfo reports that Craig Wishart has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, citing disillunsionment with the way the game is being run in Zimbabwe as the main reason:

"It's a hard decision, but I can safely confirm that I have retired from all forms of cricket. Yes, I was offered a contract but I was not happy with it, and to be honest, I was just tired of Zimbabwe cricket, the fighting, and everything. I think we are under a lot of pressure. If we do not sort out things now we might destroy everything that we have built and there will be no cricket for youngsters in the future for coming through the system."

Trevor Gripper, meanwhile, has also had harsh words for Zimbabwe Cricket:

"These guys have never done what they say they will do. We are told that if you score runs and take wickets you'll get selected, but I doubt if that is going to happen. I am happy to play club cricket, and I'm willing to offer my advice if anyone wants it, and help out the youngsters at the club. But the reality of the situation is that club cricket is in a terrible state. First-class is a joke. Standards have gone down."

Wishart Quits as Problems Grow