Zimbabwe players fee row jeopardizes Pakistan’s tour

HARARE: Zimbabwe's players have taken the bold step of forming a players' union in a bid to present a united front in salary negotiations.

They have also boycotted training ahead of the series against Pakistan, due to begin next week, until their demands are met.

Earlier in the year, before the start of the Bangladesh series, Zimbabwe's players had threatened a boycott to protest unsatisfactory payments from Zimbabwe Cricket and an issue over contracts. Shortly after that, batsman Craig Ervine had refused a winter contract with Zimbabwe and had opted to play club cricket in the UK.

Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe seems to be in danger following Zimbabwean cricketers demand for improved match fees.