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Zimbabwe Excited for Home World Cup Return After 12 Years
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News18•05-10-2026, 21:15
Zimbabwe Excited for Home World Cup Return After 12 Years
- •Zimbabwe returns to the ODI World Cup after a 12-year absence, co-hosting the tournament alongside South Africa and Namibia.
- •Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza expressed immense pride and excitement about playing a World Cup in front of his home fans.
- •Zimbabwe is placed in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Qualifier A.
- •Head coach Justin Sammons highlighted Afghanistan as a dangerous opponent due to their X-factor and numerous match-winners.
- •Zimbabwe begins their campaign in Bulawayo against Qualifier A on October 9 and will conclude the group stage against India on October 24.
Key Questions Answered
Zimbabwe is placed in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Qualifier A.
Zimbabwe begins its World Cup campaign in Bulawayo on October 9 against Qualifier A, followed by a match against Afghanistan at the same venue on October 11.
Head coach Justin Sammons is wary of Afghanistan because they possess a lot of X-factor and numerous match-winners, with most players involved in various franchise leagues worldwide.
