ICC U19 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe Give Grand Cultural Welcome To Indian Team At Airport - Video

The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 is set to light up southern Africa as the world’s best young cricketers prepare to battle for global supremacy. Co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, the tournament will run from January 15 to February 6, featuring 16 teams, multiple venues, and a packed schedule designed to showcase the future stars of international cricket.

As teams begin arriving, the mood around the tournament has already turned festive. One such moment that caught global attention was Zimbabwe Cricket’s heartfelt welcome for the India Under-19 team at the Bulawayo airport, where traditional dancers performed cultural routines, turning a routine arrival into a celebration of sport, culture, and unity.

Zimbabwe’s Cultural Welcome Wins Hearts

The video shared by Zimbabwe Cricket showed Indian players smiling, recording the moment on their phones, and interacting with performers as rhythmic drumbeats echoed through the terminal. The warm gesture quickly went viral, with fans praising Zimbabwe for embracing cricket’s spirit beyond the boundary lines.

Such moments underline why youth tournaments feel special. For many players, this is their first experience of an international multi-nation event, and the colourful reception offered by the hosts added emotional value to India’s arrival, setting a positive tone for the competition ahead.

India’s Schedule, Squad and World Cup Mission

India begin their U19 World Cup campaign on January 15 in Bulawayo against the USA, followed by group matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand as they chase a Super Six berth. Placed in a challenging group, the young side knows consistency will be key to progressing deep into the tournament.

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Led by Ayush Mhatre with Vihaan Malhotra as vice-captain, India’s squad blends aggressive batting, sharp fielding and disciplined bowling. The team enters the competition as five-time champions, carrying both expectation and belief. Meanwhile, hosts Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Australia, Pakistan, England and South Africa have all named strong squads, promising a fiercely contested tournament.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 groups and teams

Group A: India, Bangladesh, USA, New Zealand

Group B: Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England, Scotland

Group C: Australia, Ireland, Japan, Sri Lanka

Group D: Tanzania, West Indies, Afghanistan, South Africa

ICC U19 ODI World Cup 2026 – Full Match Schedule