Australian Government Calls for Cancellation of Zim Tour

Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer has called on Cricket Australia to cancel their tour to Zimbabwe, currently scheduled for September, in light of the current crackdown on political dissent. Speaking to the ABC and reported by CricInfo, Downer said:

"I've not been a great fan of cricket tours to Zimbabwe. [...] Once the World Cup is over, we'll talk to the Australian Cricket Board about this."

CA are still planning on the tour going ahead, according to spokesman Peter Young:

"We're just not thinking about it, it's not on our current agenda and not on our radar as such."

The tour is still subject to a security assessment.
CricInfo - Government wants Australia to reconsider Zimbabwe tour