Cricket South Africa confirmed the eight shortlisted venues for the ODI World Cup 2027, with Zimbabwe and Namibia as co-hosts, though their venue selections are yet to be announced.
Cricket South Africa confirmed the eight shortlisted venues for the ODI World Cup 2027, with Zimbabwe and Namibia also co-hosting, although their final venue selections are pending. Harare Sports Club is a strong contender due to Zimbabwe’s national team playing most games there.
South Africa’s CEO, Pholetsi Moseki, highlighted that venue shortlisting focused on availability and hotel accommodations, considering factors like airport accessibility and room capacity. Moseki also acknowledged potential disappointment among other venues not selected but emphasized the decision’s basis on practical considerations, as reported by a South African website.
The eight selected venues for the ODI World Cup 2027 include Wanderers in Johannesburg, Centurion Park in Pretoria, Kingsmead in Durban, St George’s Park in Gqeberha, Boland Park in Paarl, Newlands in Cape Town, the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, and Buffalo Park in East London.
“The exercise was a scientific one and also included the number of hotel rooms and the availability of an airport. If there was disappointment, it was also tempered by the reality that was based on the venues that were chosen,” Moseki was quoted as saying.
“We do indeed have 11 ICC-accredited venues, so it was hard to leave out three, but a whole lot of things were taken into consideration. There’s also the important matter of training venues outside of the ones available at the venue,” he added.
While South Africa and Zimbabwe have secured spots, Namibia, despite being a host, must qualify. The tournament, slated for October and November, will feature 14 teams, divided into two groups of seven, pending confirmation of dates by the ICC.
Last Updated on April 10, 2024
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