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I've long held that ZC really needed to build an international ground at Victoria Falls. Now it seems as though I'm going to get my wish, as CricInfo reports that ZC have received permission to build a 12,000 seater ground at the world heritage site. ZC is currently working with architects on the final design for the stadium, which is expected to go out to tender by the end of August. ZC MD Ozias Bvute is as keen on the idea as I am, apparently:

"Victoria Falls is a wonderful location. Its climatic conditions create the ideal environment for year-round cricket and its status as an international heritage site and one of the amazing wonders of the world will aid to the excitement of teams visiting it.

"Victoria Falls has always been a fascinating destination for visiting teams and they will undoubtedly revel at the prospect of playing between the mighty falls and surrounding wildlife. The ongoing 2010 World Cup means that the eyes of the world are focused on Africa as a sports tourism destination more than ever before and as one of the most loved sports in the world, it is only right that we play our part in making Zimbabwe a sporting destination of choice."

Hear, hear. With Zimbabwe's return to Test cricket now on the horizon, what better way to herald our return than a new stadium in one of the most beautiful locations in the world?
CricInfo - Zimbabwe to build Test ground at Victoria Falls