Ewing wins case against Zimbabwe for back pay

Gavin Ewing has won his long-running court case against Zimbabwe Cricket for payment of outstanding match fees dating back to 2005.

Ewing was one of a handful of players who walked out on Zimbabwe cricket after the home series against India and New Zealand in August and September 2005. He was owed fees from those and previous tours, but after months of dispute, ZC eventually agreed to pay but, according to those involved, only offered almost worthless Zimbabwe dollars instead of US dollars which was its contractual obligation.

Several of those involved, including former captain Heath Streak, Andy Blignaut, Stuart Carlisle and Dion Ebrahim, refused to return sponsored vehicles belonging to the board until the matter was settled. Harare's high court ruled that ZC had to pay Ewing the sum owed in US dollars and that he had to return the board's car.

It is likely that follow-up cases will be brought by other players involved, although in view of the court's decision it may well be that ZC decides to settle.