According to reports on Cricbuzz, the ODI World Cup is likely to commence on October 2, 2027, on Gandhi Jayanti to commemorate the life of the leader, who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India’s independence.
For the unversed, the quadrennial showpiece event is scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. It’s important to note that Gandhi had spent 21 years in South Africa, which propelled the ICC to give a fitting tribute to the tall leader.
Notably, the ICC had planned to begin the World Cup on October 8 (Friday), after holding the warm-up matches in the first week of the month. However, the revised schedule is now likely to see the championship proper begin on October 2.
Twelve venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia were announced as the hosts for next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Wanderers Stadium (Johannesburg), Centurion (Tshwane), Newlands Cricket Ground (Cape Town), Kingsmead Cricket Ground (Durban), St George’s Park (Gqeberha), Mangaung Oval (Bloemfontein), Boland Park (Paarl), Buffalo Park (KuGompo City, formerly known as East London) are the venues in South Africa.
Harare Sports Club (Harare), Queens Sports Club (Bulawayo), and Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium (Victoria Falls) are the venues in Zimbabwe, with Namibia Cricket Ground being the lone venue from Namibia.
South Africa (co-host), Zimbabwe (co-host), India, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have already qualified for the mega event.
