Graeme Smith says he is looking forward to the Cricket World Cup returning to Africa in 2027. South Africa last hosted the tournament in 2003, with Zimbabwe and Kenya also co-hosting that edition. Smith’s comments come as the 2027 World Cup is set to be staged in South Africa along with Zimbabwe and Namibia. The announcement places the tournament back on the African continent after the 2003 co-hosting arrangement, where multiple countries shared hosting duties. Smith portrays the event as a chance to bring major international cricket back to the region and highlights the continuity from the earlier African-hosting experience. Across the reporting, the core details remain consistent: South Africa’s previous co-hosting role in 2003 and the planned co-hosting line-up for 2027 with Zimbabwe and Namibia. No conflicting figures or alternative host arrangements are presented in the supplied material.