New Delhi, February 12 Namibia will host the men's ODI World Cup in 2027, and a significant portion of the credit for constructing a brand new stadium goes to ICC Chairman Jay Shah, said Cricket Namibia President Rudie van Vuuren on Thursday.
Van Vuuren praised Shah for his efforts in empowering associate nations and improving their cricket infrastructure.
"The ICC has adopted a policy of empowering associate members. Jay Shah has really brought about significant changes in that area. He was in Windhoek visiting our new stadium, and how the ICC has helped us develop that facility," Van Vuuren said.
In fact, with the 2027 World Cup in mind, the ICC has also developed high-performance facilities that will help Namibia grow as a cricketing nation.
"Now, we suddenly have these high-performance facilities. African nations like Namibia are emerging because of the ICC's support, so the gap will continue to shrink.
"We must take advantage of these opportunities to showcase our talent and show the world that associate members are the future of cricket," Van Vuuren said.
