Chiwenga receives ICC U19 World Cup Trophy

THE countdown to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 officially gathered momentum on Thursday as Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), led by chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani, presented the tournament trophy to the Acting President Constantino Chiwenga at a ceremonial event in Harare. 

The trophy presentation symbolically marked the official start of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which Zimbabwe is co-hosting with Namibia from January 15 to February 6 2026.

The high-profile ceremony followed a successful national trophy tour that took the iconic silverware to Masvingo, Bulawayo and Harare, where fans and the public were treated to colourful parades characterised by music, dance and vibrant community celebrations.

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