Harare, Oct. 5 -- The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will return to Africa after 24 years as Zimbabwe co-hosts the much-awaited extravaganza with South Africa and Namibia, starting October 2 next year.

The co-hosts are among the 10 teams that have already sealed their spot for the marquee tournament.

For all-rounder Sikandar Raza, it's an opportunity he is eager to enjoy every bit of.

"What excites me is the fact that I will finally be playing a home World Cup," Raza was quoted by Zimbabwe Cricket. "It's a great privilege, a great honour to play a home World Cup and to play in front of our own fans.

"I think that's the most exciting part for me: before I hang up my boots, I have the honour to play in a home World Cup."Zimbabwe are slotted ...