Zimbabwe cricket vice chairman sylvester

Zimbabwe Cricket Vice Chairman Sylvester: The countdown to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 officially began as Zimbabwe unveiled the tournament trophy for the event to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia at a ceremony in Harare on Monday. The event will run from January 15 to February 6 and will feature 16 teams, including debutants Tanzania, as the next generation of global stars take centre stage.

Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu, who was also a former U19 World Cup player, having 195 appearances across formats, was announced as the tournament ambassador, set to inspire young cricketers through his journey from age-group cricket to becoming one of the country’s greats.

Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, acting Permanent Secretary Cynthia Mawema described the tournament as a landmark moment for African cricket, calling it a global celebration of youthful talent.