Building to 2027: Proteas’ 'Big Brother' tour to Namibia the first step in uniting African cricket
For Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad, this month's T20I tri-series in Windhoek means much more than just another tour.
In just over a year, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the first time it has returned to African soil in 24 years. Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad sees this month's T20I tri-series in Windhoek as a significant step towards unifying the region's cricket teams. Conrad stated, "I think we've got that responsibility as the big brother to ensure that we assist where we can in the development of cricket in all of Africa."
The Proteas will be the first team to play in Namibia against Zimbabwe since the two nations last hosted the World Cup in 2003. Namibia has previously played in South Africa's domestic competitions, but there has only been one official match between the national sides. The upcoming series could potentially lead to the establishment of a standalone Africa Cup, which is currently being discussed and planned by cricket boards.
Conrad expressed his enthusiasm for the trip, being his first visit to Namibia and praised the growing cricket infrastructure in the country.
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