Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Shah Pushes Cricket Growth in Africa
Jay Shah, the head of the International Cricket Council (ICC), visited Windhoek in Namibia.
He met with cricket leaders from Africa to talk about making cricket more popular and better in Africa.
He also watched a game at the Under-19 World Cup.
Namibia is hosting some of these games along with Zimbabwe.
Namibia has been improving its cricket places and even hosted a big game against South Africa last year.
They will also host more important games in the future, like the Under-19 World Cup in 2026 and the Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027.
ICC chair Jay Shah met with Africa Cricket Association officials in Windhoek to discuss cricket growth in Africa.
Shah attended an Under-19 World Cup match at the newly built Namibia Cricket Ground.
Namibia and Zimbabwe are co-hosting the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup, with 12 matches each.
Namibia has seen significant growth in cricket infrastructure, hosting important events like the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier and a historic T20 international against South Africa.
The Namibia Cricket Ground will host matches for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
- Who
- ICC chair Jay Shah and Africa Cricket Association officials
- What
- Meeting to discuss cricket growth in Africa and attending an Under-19 World Cup match
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Windhoek, Namibia
- Why
- To strengthen and expand cricket across the African continent
- Event
- ICC chair Jay Shah's visit to Windhoek
- Purpose
- Strengthen and expand cricket in Africa
- Meeting
- With Africa Cricket Association officials
- Match Attended
- Under-19 World Cup match at Namibia Cricket Ground
- Venues in Namibia
- Namibia Cricket Ground and HP Oval in Windhoek
- Venues in Zimbabwe
- Queens Sports Club, Harare Sports Club, and Takashinga Sports Club in Harare
- Notable Event
- Namibia's first T20 international against South Africa
- Future Events
- 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup