August 10th 2024.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is facing a major challenge as they gear up to host the women's T20 World Cup in October. With the country in the midst of political turmoil and unrest, the board has reached out to the army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, for reassurance of security during the tournament.
Scheduled to take place in two cities, Sylhet and Mirpur, the women's T20 World Cup has been a cause for concern for the board. In a recent letter to the army chief, the board has expressed their worries and requested for security assurance. The warm-up round is set to begin on September 27, with the main event starting on October 3.
As the International Cricket Council (ICC) closely monitors the situation, there have been talks of possibly changing the venue to a different country in a similar time zone. India, UAE, and Sri Lanka are being considered as alternative options. The current president of the BCB, Nazmul Hasan Papon, along with a few other directors, have already left the country due to their ties with the former Prime Minister's political party, Awami League.
However, there are still some board directors who remain in Dhaka and are hopeful that the tournament will not be shifted from Bangladesh. Iftekhar Ahmed Mithu, the chairman of BCB's umpiring committee, stated that they are doing everything in their power to host the tournament. He also mentioned that a letter has been sent to the army chief, as they are the only ones who can provide assurance of security.
The ICC has also been in communication with the board, and they have been assured that a response will be given shortly. However, with the current government still in transition, the board will have to provide written assurance of security from a law enforcement agency before informing the ICC. It is a race against time for the BCB as they try to ensure a successful and safe women's T20 World Cup in their home country.
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