Lovish Chauhan
North News
Chandigarh, September 13
Emmerson Mnangagwa, the President of Zimbabwe, had recently laid the foundation stone for the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium near Victoria Falls, one of the country’s prime tourist destinations. This 10,000-seater stadium is designed to host international events, with Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) already gearing up for major tournaments like the 2027 World Cup.
This landmark project is a multi-purpose facility that is spread over 10 hectares of land and will accommodate not only cricket but also rugby, hockey, and netball. The whole project is estimated to cost around $5-$10 million dollars, with the International Cricket Council backing the project with funding.
Zimbabwe Cricket acknowledged the lack of infrastructure, saying that we had to lock out some fans during the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers, and that’s not what we want. We aim to make our stadiums accessible to more people and enhance their overall experience.” The academy and main pitches are being leveled, and infrastructure, including fencing, boreholes, and a water reservoir, has been established. “There is good progress so far, and we are impressed with what’s on the ground,” said ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni.
