Tavengwa Mukuhlani was unanimously chosen to serve as the current chairwoman of the Africa Cricket Association (ACA), which oversees cricket-related matters on the continent. Notably, Mukuhlani, who is also the head of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), has been filling the role temporarily for the past eight months. With his appointment on Saturday, he will now oversee the operations full-time.
To guarantee a better means of managing the organisation, the continental organisation plans to implement numerous reforms to its governance and administration. The Zimbabwean wants to make sure that cricket has greater chances and a more ambitious governing approach.
The organisation will undoubtedly seek to usher in a new era for the African cricketing community with Mukuhlani at the lead.
African cricket is about to enter a new era that will be characterised by improved governance, more opportunities, and a revitalised sense of ambition. In a statement released by Zimbabwe Cricket on Saturday, he added, “Let’s keep building on the progress we have made, united by a common purpose and driven by a shared love for the game.”
Realising the return of the well-liked Afro-Asia Cup would be one of the significant turning points under Mukuhlani’s direction. In the late 2000s, cricket fans enjoyed the intercontinental series because it brought together some of the most competitive players to play in the One-Day International (ODI) format. The sport’s inclusion in the 2027 African Games, which will take place in Egypt, is another historic step.
The chairwoman went on to say, “These engagements are crucial not only for visibility but also for opening new doors of investment, policy support, and continental collaboration.”
As the name implies, the African Games is a continental multisport competition. Cricket was contested for the first time in 2023, and Zimbabwe won. The Chevrons will try to defend their medal and continue their supremacy if cricket is still included in the quadrennial tournament in 2027.
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