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Baggy Blues find going tough at World Cup qualifiers

National duty: Botswana men’s cricket team PIC: BCA/ FACEBOOK
National duty: Botswana men’s cricket team PIC: BCA/ FACEBOOK

There was an air of optimism when the Baggy Blues departed for the 2026 T20 World Cup qualifiers in Harare, but after three games, the cricket team has found the going tough.

It was not going to be easy against some established cricket sides ranked above Botswana, and the qualifiers have only served to emphasise that gap.

On the opening day of the competition last Friday, Botswana failed to match Tanzania as the Baggy Blues suffered a seven-wicket defeat, with 37 balls remaining.

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As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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