We have been appraised of certain statements circulating in the Media concerning the safety of the West Indian Cricket Team touring this country. We categorically refute the allegations that they represent the view of the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.

It is our position that the streets of Zimbabwe are among the safest in the World and that Zimbabwe remains the safest of all havens for visitors. This is the message that we always propagate to all our visiting teams and the approach was no different as regards our current touring teams.

It also remains our policy to advise our visitors on the laws of this country on aspects in which they are likely to encounter during the course of their visit. In keeping with this policy all our guests are advised of the currency regulations pertaining to this country and the need to observe these laws.

Any mischievous suggestions that the Zimbabwe Cricket Union has followed a contrary policy in this instance is therefore without foundation.

ZIMBABWE CRICKET UNION 17 JUNE 2001

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