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Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced ambitious plans to invest between R200 million and R400 million in upgrading the country’s stadium infrastructure in preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. This massive effort aims to ensure that South Africa, along with co-hosts Zimbabwe and Namibia, are fully ready to deliver a world-class tournament experience.

The 2027 edition of the ODI World Cup will mark the first time the coveted event returns to the African continent since 2003, when South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya shared hosting duties. This upcoming tournament represents a golden opportunity for the region to show its sporting capabilities.

According to CSA’s CEO, Pholetsi Moseki, the organization will start a comprehensive review of the eight designated World Cup venues over the…

In what is shaping up to be a historic moment for European football, the prestigious stage of Euro 2028 has found its home. The joint bid from the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, confirmed by Uefa, is set to turn a new page in footballing history.

Football Returns to Familiar Shores

With the ceremonial atmosphere filled with football elites, Gareth Bale, the former captain of Wales, remarked during the presentation in Nyon, “For me as a Welshman, I would love for Cardiff to host the opening match. We have the stadium and infrastructure for it. We’ve held big tournaments in the past so we have the experience.” His words echo the sentiment of countless fans across these nations, eagerly waiting for another major tournament since England’s hosting of Euro 2020 and…

The 2023 World Cup is scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 3. This will mark the fourth time the tournament is being held in India, but it will be the first time that India hosts it exclusively. In previous editions, India had shared hosting responsibilities with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh. Leading up to the tournament, there have been controversies, particularly surrounding Pakistan’s participation. Speculation arose about whether Pakistan would refuse to travel to India after India declined to play matches in Pakistan during the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup due to security concerns.

Deliberate selections of venues to cause challenges

The latest development indicates that Pakistan is requesting venue…