World Cup cricket returns to Africa as Namibia named 2027 co-host
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA will host matches at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time after Windhoek was confirmed as one of 12 host venues for the 2027 tournament, which will be jointly staged by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia under the theme “Three Nations, One Heartbeat.” The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled ... The post World Cup cricket returns to Africa as Namibia named 2027 co-host appeared first on Informanté .
Staff Reporter
NAMIBIA will host matches at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time after Windhoek was confirmed as one of 12 host venues for the 2027 tournament, which will be jointly staged by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia under the theme “Three Nations, One Heartbeat.”
The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the host venues and official tournament brand during a launch ceremony in Johannesburg, marking the return of the men’s 50-over Cricket World Cup to Africa for the first time in 24 years.
While South Africa and Zimbabwe previously co-hosted the 2003 Cricket World Cup, Namibia will make history by staging its first senior ICC tournament. Both Namibia and Zimbabwe also hosted matches during the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup earlier this year.
