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Sikandar Raza calls home ODI World Cup a blessing ahead of retirement

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 9:21 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Sikandar Raza calls home ODI World Cup a blessing ahead of retirement

Summary

Sikandar Raza expressed gratitude for participating in the home ODI World Cup before his expected retirement. He emphasized the potential improvement of Zimbabwe cricket, particularly if the ICC World Test Championship expands to 12 teams in the next cycle. Raza's comments came during a media session ahead of the tournament, highlighting the significance of the event for him and the team. Zimbabwe's preparation and performance in the World Cup will be closely monitored as the tournament progresses.

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Key Details

•Sikandar Raza speaks on the importance of the home ODI World Cup.
•Raza anticipates retirement after the tournament.
•He believes Zimbabwe's performance can improve with team developments.
•The ICC World Test Championship may expand to 12 teams in the next cycle.

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9:21 AMESPNcricinfo — Home ODI World Cup before retiring 'certainly a blessing' for Sikandar Raza

What they're saying

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"Our performances will get better in all formats," Sikandar Raza says of Zimbabwe cricket if, as expected, the WTC becomes a 12-team tournament from the next cycle
— ESPNcricinfo

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