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15-Mar-2010 04:50:00 GMT
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New Zealand Tour to Zimbabwe Cancelled Again

Wellington: New Zealand Cricket has cancelled its June tour to Zimbabwe but may play scheduled matches later at a neutral venue.

Chief executive of New Zealand cricket Justin Vaughan said on Monday concerns over the stability of the African nation and the collapse of its health system led to the decision which was taken in consolation with the New Zealand government.

Vaughan said the decision was made "with the government but we are looking at other options like playing the tour at a neutral venue, most likely South Africa."

He said the matches might be played in June, 2011. Zimbabwe had raised few objections when informed of New Zealand's decision, he said.

The series of three one-day internationals in Zimbabwe was originally scheduled for July, 2009 but was postponed for a year after discussions between New Zealand and Zimbawean cricket officials.

Concerns arose at that point about the state of health and other services in South Africa. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key also expressed concerns for the team's safety.


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