A major update has arrived just days before the T20I World Cup 2026 which is scheduled to start from February. A legendary bowlers has joined a World Cup team.
The ICC T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is just days away from starting on February 7th. Twenty teams are participating in the tournament this time. Zimbabwe, which failed to qualify for the last T20 World Cup in 2024, has secured a place in the mega tournament this time. Zimbabwe Cricket, in preparation for the T20 World Cup, has decided to include veteran fast bowler Courtney Walsh in its coaching staff.
West Indies legend Courtney Walsh will take on the responsibility of bowling expert
In an official statement issued by the Zimbabwe Cricket Board, they announced that former West Indies player Courtney Walsh will serve as bowling consultant for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Walsh has already joined the squad and begun his duties. Walsh, who has over 500 Test wickets to his name, entered the coaching world after retiring from international cricket.
He previously served as bowling coach for the Bangladesh men’s team and also served as head coach of the Bangladesh women’s team. After being appointed bowling consultant, Walsh said, “This time we have a great opportunity to work as a team and adapt to the circumstances.”
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All 20 teams in the 2026 T20 World Cup have been divided into five groups, with Zimbabwe placed in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Ireland. Consequently, their path to the Super 8 will be challenging. Zimbabwe will play all four of their group matches in Sri Lanka, with three in Colombo and one at the Pallekele stadium.
Zimbabwe will play their first match against Oman on February 9th, followed by their second against Australia on February 13th. Zimbabwe will face Ireland on February 17th, and their final group match against Sri Lanka on February 19th.