Zimbabwe Cricket receives US$50,000 sponsorship for domestic teams | CricTracker

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced a sponsorship deal worth US$50,000 from CABS, a Zimbabwe-based financial institution, aimed at bolstering the country’s domestic cricket structure.

According to an official ZC release, the funding will be directed towards the nation’s five first-class provincial teams, Eagles, Rhinos, Tuskers, Mountaineers, and Southern Rocks, who compete in the Logan Cup, the Pro50 Championship, and the domestic T20 competition.

The support will follow a direct-to-team funding model, which ZC says will allow teams to invest in critical areas such as coaching, talent development, and player welfare. The model is also expected to improve financial transparency and governance, enabling clearer budgeting processes and greater accountability. The move marks a positive step toward strengthening Zimbabwe’s domestic cricket framework and ensuring long-term development at the grassroots and professional levels.

“We are grateful to CABS for coming on board as a valued partner in our domestic cricket journey. This kind of corporate support plays an important role in strengthening the game’s foundation and enabling long-term growth,” ZC managing director Givemore Makoni was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

“For our provincial teams, it means greater stability and the ability to invest more consistently in key areas such as player welfare, coaching and talent development – factors that are essential to building a stronger pipeline for the future of Zimbabwean cricket,” he added.

CABS has a long-standing relationship with cricket in Zimbabwe, dating back to 2004, when it first supported T20 competitions. The release noted that the institution has been a quiet yet consistent contributor to cricket development initiatives over the past two decades, playing a key role in uncovering and nurturing emerging talent across the country.

“This sponsorship is more than support for cricket – it is a commitment to the dreams of Zimbabwe’s young people. Across the country, there are talented, passionate youths who see sport as a pathway to opportunity, purpose and pride,” CABS managing director Mehluli Mpofu said.

“At CABS, we recognise that potential. By investing in domestic cricket, we are answering their call, building platforms for growth and helping shape a future where every young Zimbabwean has a chance to shine,” he added.

The development comes during a bumper year for Zimbabwean cricket, in which the national side has already played seven Test matches and recently hosted a T20I tri-series featuring South Africa and New Zealand. Zimbabwe is now set to host New Zealand for a two-Test series, beginning July 30.

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