The Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Chairman, Mr Peter Farai Chingoka retired as the Board Chairman and as a Board member of his own accord at the ZC Board meeting of the 24^th of July 2014.

In his parting remarks he indicated that his decision was based on the need to have a well defined succession plan in which it had been agreed that a year before his term he would step down and assist the incoming Chairman. He will therefore impart his knowledge based on experience both locally and on the international scene and at times undertake missions assigned by the Board upon request.

The Board immediately appointed Mr Wilson Tatenda Manase as Chairman who has been Vice Chairman for the past 4 years and Mrs Maureen Kuchocha, a Sports degree graduate and administrator as Vice Chairperson. This is in recognition of the steps taken in Women’s Cricket and the need for gender balance.

The Board also looked at the national coaching structures and decided to create the position of National Director of Coaching responsible for development of cricket from grassroots and grooming of coaches. Mr Andy Waller was appointed to the position with immediate effect up to the end of his current contract and subject to renewal.

The Board also appointed Stephen Mangongo as substantive National Team Head Coach with immediate effect and will be in charge of the forthcoming tours to Zimbabwe by South Africa and Australia which include a triangular series.

Other appointments made with immediate effect include a split captaincy as follows:

Brendan Taylor as Captain of Test matches whilst Elton Chigumbura will be in charge of the shorter version (One Day Internationals & T20) of the game.