DAR ES SALAAM, July 9 -- THE International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved all three newly developed cricket grounds at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), paving the way for a historic inauguration to be led by ICC Chairman Jay Shah on August 2.

The event will mark the first time an ICC Chairman officially inaugurates a cricket facility in Tanzania, underlining the countrys growing stature in international cricket.

The Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) described the approval as a landmark achievement in its efforts to develop world-class cricket infrastructure and position Tanzania as a regional hub for the sport.

TCA Chairman Dr Balakrishna Sreekumar announced that the approval followed a successful inspection by ICC represen...