tawandamusarurwa
Online Reporter
DAVE Houghton has resigned as Zimbabwe men’s senior national cricket team coach.
The resignation is with immediate effect.
With the Chevrons having failed to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup, which was followed by a tour defeat against Ireland last Sunday, Houghton handed in his resignation letter on Wednesday.
In his resignation letter, Houghton revealed that he had “lost the change room” after 18 months in charge, and felt that a “new voice” was needed to take the team forward.
“I have always had Zimbabwe cricket at heart and, though my coaching of the national team comes to an end, I would love to be involved in other areas.
“The talent base in Zimbabwe is enormous. How we move players from talented to performing well on the international stage is a great project to be involved in,” said Houghton on his resignation.
In accepting his resignation Zimbabwe Cricket chairperson Tavengwa Mukuhlani revealed that Houghton will be re-assigned.
“Dave will always be a legend of our game, and it is with regret that he felt the change room 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,” said Mukuhlani.
Online Reporter