Indexed topics
SPORTS 1 excerpts · 1 articles · 1 outlets

ICC Chairman's Statement on Tanzania's Investment in Cricket Infrastructure

Latest Tanzania sports news · ICC Chairman's Statement on Tanzania's Investment in Cr… explained · updated Aug 3, 2026 · sports news · match · score

D

TLDR

  • Shah congratulated Tanzania on qualifying for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, saying the achievement shows results that could come from sustained investment in junior cricket.
  • Overall participation has increased by 70 per cent since 2024, mainly due to growth in junior cricket.
  • Tanzania now has 27 cricket facilities, 119 active coaches and 75 active umpires.
  • According to Shah, more than 158,000 people participated in cricket in Tanzania in the latest ICC census, with male and female participation almost equal.
  • The facility will serve as the national cricket highperformance centre, providing training facilities for men, women and Under-19 national teams.

Latest news excerpts & sources: ICC Chairman's Statement on Tanzania's Investment in Cr…

dailynews.co.tzRead more

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman, Jay Shah, said Tanzania’s investment in cricket infrastructure and youth development was strengthening the country’s position among Africa’s emerging cricket nations.

Ask anything about this topic — timeline, impact, actors, or Tanzania connections.