The International Cricket Council (ICC) will likely to shift the venue for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing Bangladesh political crisis. Bangladesh are supposed to host the marquee event this year but considering their condition it seems impossible for BCB to host the marquee event. Earlier, Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ruled out India hosting the tournament. ICC had unveiled the schedule of Women's T20 World Cup to be hosted by Bangladesh from October 3-20, with warm-up matches scheduled to begin from September 27.
According to a report in Cricbuzz, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is believed to be looking at Dubai and Abu Dhabi as options for hosting the tournament, though the BCB has sought more time. It added the ICC is expected to make a decision likely on August 20, when an online meeting of the directors is scheduled, though the agenda is different.
"A BCB official said on Thursday that it has requested the ICC for five more days before making a call. If the ICC grants the extra time, then it would have to decide on August 20, the day of the board meeting. It is understood that the ICC was originally expected to take the call on the Women's World Cup by August 15," said the report.
"The ICC is seeking a host country with a time zone similar to that of Bangladesh and clear weather conditions, and UAE fits that criteria well. Besides, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) boasts world-class infrastructure.
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"And more importantly, the ECB is believed to be keen on hosting the event. It is understood that Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are also interested. With just about 50 days remaining for the start of the tournament, time is running out," added the report.
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