ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) convened its annual general meeting (AGM) virtually on Saturday, bringing together delegates from the country’s 10 provincial boards.
The gathering was an opportunity for the cricket governing body to reflect on the past year and chart the way forward.
At the centre of discussions was ZC’s financial performance, with the organisation once again receiving a clean audit on its 2023 financial statements.
This marks the second consecutive year ZC has achieved this important accounting milestone.
Tavengwa Mukuhlani, the chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket, acknowledged the difficulties the organisation had faced over the past 12 months.
“2023 was a challenging year for ZC, no doubt about that,” Mukuhlani told the assembled delegates.
“We had to navigate through several complex issues, but I’m proud that we were able to maintain our financial integrity and keep the game of cricket moving forward in Zimbabwe.”
Despite the headwinds, Mukuhlani expressed optimism about the future, highlighting ZC’s commitment to grassroots development and plans to attract more investment into the sport.
“All this is designed to ensure that when we co-host the ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup 2026 and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, we will not be mere participants but serious competitors,” he said.
“The road ahead may not be easy, but we are determined to build on the progress we have made and take Zimbabwean cricket to new heights.”
The AGM also saw the ratification of ZC’s audited accounts, providing stakeholders with a transparent view of the organisation’s financial health. With this milestone achieved, the focus now shifts to implementing the strategies discussed during the virtual gathering.
As ZC embarks on a new chapter, the organisation will be closely watched by fans, sponsors and cricket authorities both at home and abroad.
But if Saturday’s AGM is any indication, the governing body appears resolute in its mission to strengthen the sport’s foundations and deliver success on the international stage.
