JOHANNESBURG - The opening day of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup is here and South Africa is ready to show off its hosting prowess.
Sixteen of the world's best cricket nations will compete for three weeks for youth cricket's most coveted prize.
Five cities across the country will play host to 41 matches between Friday and 11 February.
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