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Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:11 pm
by zimfan1
Confirmed by ZC. Resignation accepted.
However he is going to be reassigned to a new role.
Houghton said he had “lost the changeroom” after 18 months in charge and felt that a “new voice” was needed to take the team forward.
After the Board accepted his resignation, ZC Chairman Mr Tavengwa Mukuhlani said: “Dave will always be a legend of our game and it is with regret that he felt the changeroom needed a new voice. “While the past few months have been disappointing as we failed to qualify for both the 50-over World Cup and the T20 World Cup, they should not obscure all the work he has done over the past year to rebuild the foundations for long-term success. “Dave leaves the team with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts and we are looking forward to working with him in a different role as we seek to change our on-field fortunes.”
With Houghton gone, an interim technical team to be announced in due course will be in charge of Zimbabwe during their tour to Sri Lanka in January for a white-ball series.
During its meeting on Wednesday, the Board appointed a three-member committee chaired by Mr Lloyd Mhishi to probe the World Cup qualification failures as well as to review ZC’s cricket affairs structure. The committee, whose other members are Mr Godfrey Nyadongo and Mr Blessing Ngondo, has been given three weeks to accomplish the tasks.
Re: Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:13 pm
by secretzimbo
Significant that they aren't laying any vocal blame at his door and want him to stay on in some capacity.
Re: Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:14 pm
by secretzimbo
End of an era anyway. We've had a horrid 2023 but 2022 was fantastic and he gave us some of the best moments we've had in decades. Beating Bangladesh, beating Pakistan, beating Australia in Australia, qualifying for the T20WC and then getting into the second round. Can't forget those great moments and the feel-good factor he and his team brought.
Re: Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:14 pm
by Googly
I'm not even going to get started on the committee and 3 weeks to work out what's wrong. A big pass from me, I'll end up on life support.
Re: Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:15 pm
by secretzimbo
Who the fuck is Lloyd Mishi and what qualifies him to be the lead on reviewing our entire cricket structures?!?!?
Lord give me strength
Re: Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:18 pm
by Crastle_cog
I mean it's not like the review will do anything significant; oh well
Re: Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:18 pm
by Googly
Box ticking exercise and they own the box.
Re: Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:24 pm
by secretzimbo
If I was Hamilton I'd be having cold sweats right now.
From the statement they clearly aren't pinning any blame on Dave. They won't pin any blame on the MD, Chairman or the board. So who else is there?
Re: Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:25 pm
by TapsC2
secretzimbo wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:24 pm
If I was Hamilton I'd be having cold sweats right now.
From the statement they clearly aren't pinning any blame on Dave. They won't pin any blame on the MD, Chairman or the board. So who else is there?
I was about to say this. He is also a perfect replacement for Hami. Chances are Hami will be demoted.
Re: Houghton Resigns (Confirmed by ZC)
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:26 pm
by TapsC2
Somebody has to take the fall