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Two separate issues with Zimbabwe are causing problems for the ICC - the first is the aftermatch of the KPMG audit of ZC’s finances, where discontent with the ICC’s ‘no action’ response has led to the early departure of Chief Executive Malcolm Speed - Speed had submitted a very critical report of ZC’s financial issues to the ICC late last year, and is reportedly incensed that no action was taken. President-Elect David Morgan recognised Speed’s issues, but also spoke of the unique business environment in Zimbabwe that I’ve referred to previously:

“Malcolm was clearly uncomfortable with the board’s decision regarding the KPMG report. It essentially reflected the extremely difficult trading position that exists in Zimbabwe, where parallel markets abound. Trading conditions are very difficult in Zimbabwe.”

That ‘excuse’ wasn’t enough to placate Speed, though, who is now on paid leave for the remainder of his term of office.

Meanwhile, the Chingoka visa issue rumbles on - the ICC’s annual board meeting has already been moved to Dubai (the first time in the organisation’s history it won’t have been held at Lord’s), while there’s continuing doubt about England’s hosting of the World Twenty20 in 2009 should the UK block any ZC players or officials from attending. Morgan is currently expecting the tournament to go ahead as planned, but the possibility of a switch has not yet been ruled out.
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