DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 14 -- THE curtains have closed on Tanzanias historic maiden appearance at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe, marking a defining milestone in the nations cricketing journey.

While the results did not always favour the debutants, the Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) has emerged from the tournament with a blend of pride, realism and renewed determination to strengthen the foundations of the game.

TCA Chairman Dr Balakrishna Sreekumar revealed that preparations for the World Cup spanned more than six months, including an intensive high-performance training camp in Pretoria, South Africa followed by 21 days of competitive cricket during the tournament.

“Tanzania began the ...