Arendse: Zim Issue Not Yet Settled

Arendse - welcomed the decision.

Cricket South Africa President Norman Arendse has welcomed Zimbabwe's decision to withdraw from the Twenty20 tournament, but warned the issue was not yet settled in full.

"Cricket South Africa welcomes the ICC resolution on Zimbabwe as a step forward in the right direction," Arendse said in a statement.

"The Zimbabwe issue is difficult and complex, and was discussed at length. At least, the ICC decision extricates all full member countries from the potential problem of the Twenty20 tournament to be played in England in 2009.

"CSA can now look forward with confidence to participating in it next year.

"The Zimbabwe issue remains on the table, and that is why a sub-committee under Dr Julian Hunte of the West Indies has also been appointed to engage Zimbabwe Cricket, and to report back to the executive board at its next meeting in October.

"CSA's recently articulated position in relation to Zimbabwe Cricket will, however, remain as is, until the Zimbabwe situation is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties concerned."