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Now that the political tides are turning, what are the logical ways in which ZC can plan to clear off the apparent $19 million debt? That would help us plan our future so much better.

Any constructive suggestions?

Given that ZCF is frequented by quite a few folks that matter, meaningful suggestions could be taken up from here if they are made available...

CrimsonAvenger wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:55 am

Now that the political tides are turning, what are the logical ways in which ZC can plan to clear off the apparent $19 million debt? That would help us plan our future so much better.

Any constructive suggestions?

Given that ZCF is frequented by quite a few folks that matter, meaningful suggestions could be taken up from here if they are made available...

Tank and go under,
emerge few months later with a new ICC entity called Zimbabwean Cricket Board.

Cut down on salaries. Cut back on unnecessary staff. Sell some of the excessive luxuries bought such as cars. The key thing is the money recouped from that has to go back in to the right areas and a clear plan and pathway needs to be developed for that.

Zimbabwe Cricket struggling with debts, non payment to players since 1992, when they were given full member status. In evey season, strikes has been a major problem, its 25 years passed now, same problem exist, don't think it will end even in the comming years, as country lost interest for the game, its not a "crowd pulling " event like in Asian Sub Continent.Future of cricket in Africa is blink.

Day Night Cricket has always brought profit to the game, as crowds come in large number, which seems impossible in Zimbabwe, cricket is finished under 37 years rule of dictatorship. At present, nothing could help except ICC and other boards helping ZC

Lobby Robert Mugabe, as patron of ZCF, to pay off the debt in exchange for Grace's immunity.

Failing my first suggestion which seems easiest, perhaps the below;

1. Do the typical African thing and beg for a handout from others, namely by the ICC.
2. Ramp up on a sponsorship drive.
3. Cull one, if not two, franchises immediately. The talent pool is way too diluted and I hope people are finally seeing that. Alot of costs can be saved here.
4.Tour more, stay at home less. Limit to one home test series per year. Like BRM i think said, make it an event.
5. Utilise fringe players to be development scouts. Prince Masvaure type players should be visiting the schools as officials, get rid of existing officials.

I'm almost regretting this thread already.
It's guaranteed to attract some troll with suggestions such as: get rid of the Pakistani/ Heath Streak.
Reinstate the admin who made Zimbabwe great between 2005-2011.
Get rid of Taylor & Jarvis.
My ears & eyes are bleeding already!

Solution is simple. Employ more Pakistanis!

If this one is doing such an excellent job, why not?

In fact, that administraton masterstroke alone may convince the BCCI to send two tours to ZIM per year.

pariah wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:41 am

Solution is simple. Employ more Pakistanis!

If this one is doing such an excellent job, why not?

In fact, that administraton masterstroke alone may convince the BCCI to send two tours to ZIM per year.

Smartest thing you've said. Us Asians know cricket as evidenced by the financial success of every Asian board. SA and ZIM cancel more tournaments than they hold. If you cant get Asians to run things, then go for a white guy.

eugene wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:00 am

Lobby Robert Mugabe, as patron of ZCF, to pay off the debt in exchange for Grace's immunity.

Patron of ZCF? From when?

This was the first thought I had too, in terms of getting the debt cleared quickly.

cricket_22001 wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 24, 2017 5:07 am

I'm almost regretting this thread already.
It's guaranteed to attract some troll with suggestions such as: get rid of the Pakistani/ Heath Streak.
Reinstate the admin who made Zimbabwe great between 2005-2011.
Get rid of Taylor & Jarvis.
My ears & eyes are bleeding already!

Yeah, but the idea of this thread is not to how we operate and how we save not-so-significant amounts of money now in daily operations, etc (this is needed too, but a quicker resolution to repaying the huge debt is more attractive). How do we get back to clean slate as quickly as possible with that debt?

If getting rid of anyone can save enough money in a year to pay off that debt, I'm all ears. But it should come along with accurate calculations in such a case