Sixteen Zimbabwe players sign contracts

The contracts will make them available to play for their country, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said.

Sixteen Zimbabwe players have signed contracts that will make them available to play for their country, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said on Wednesday.

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A total of 22 players had been offered contracts, a statement said.

Andy Blignaut, a strong candidate to take over the vacant captaincy, is among the 16, the statement said.

It said Test opening batsman Stuart Matsikenyeri had declined the offer of a contract.

Zimbabwe's players began a strike over unpaid wages on December 22. Zimbabwe's Test status was suspended last month until 2007.