New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah wished Under-19 players luck as the ICC U-19 Men's World Cup kicks off on Thursday.

The 2026 edition will take place from January 15 to February 6 and will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.

In an X post, Jay Shah wrote, "Wishing all the teams and players best of luck in the @ICC Under-19 Men's @cricketworldcup starting on January 15 across host countries Zimbabwe and Namibia. Our youth events have long been the pathway for some of cricket's biggest stars, and I am sure that will be the case again."

The India Under-19 team will kick off its campaign for the record-extending sixth ICC U19 World Cup title against the USA in Bulawayo on Thursday, under the ...