'Would I be tempted?' Sikandar Raza breaks silence on retirement U-turn if Zimbabwe enters WTC
Zimbabwe will co-host the 2027 ODI World Cup with South Africa and Namibia. For the 40-year-old all-rounder, the tournament will offer an opportunity to play a World Cup on home soil towards the end of his career.
Zimbabwe's ODI and T20I captain, Sikandar Raza, has confirmed that his decision to retire after the 2027 World Cup in Africa will not be influenced by Zimbabwe potentially joining the World Test Championship (WTC). The 40-year-old all-rounder expressed his excitement about playing a home World Cup, stating that it's a significant blessing for his career.
Raza firmly stated that he will not reconsider his retirement plans, even if Zimbabwe joins the WTC during the 2027-30 cycle. He emphasized that he has come to terms with his life decisions and will not change his mind when the time comes. Despite Zimbabwe's potential challenges in gaining a home advantage at the 2027 World Cup, Raza remains optimistic about the team's cricketing growth and improvement across formats, both domestically and internationally.
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