August 16th 2024.
New Delhi: There's been quite a stir in the world of cricket lately. Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, has made it clear that India will not be hosting the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. As a result, all eyes are now on the United Arab Emirates, which has emerged as a potential host for the tournament.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has expressed their concern and has asked for more time to try and save the tournament from being moved out of the country. Back in May, the International Cricket Council had announced that the Women's T20 World Cup would be hosted by Bangladesh from October 3-20, with warm-up matches starting from September 27.
According to a report by Cricbuzz, the ICC is currently considering Dubai and Abu Dhabi as possible options for hosting the tournament. However, due to the BCB's request for more time, the ICC will not be making a decision until their online meeting on August 20. It's worth noting that this meeting was initially scheduled for a different purpose, but now the fate of the Women's World Cup hangs in the balance.
A BCB official revealed that they have asked for five extra days before making a final decision. If the ICC grants this extension, the board will make their call on August 20. It's important to note that the ICC had originally planned to make a decision by August 15.
With India out of the picture as an alternative host, the BCB is determined to come up with a plan that meets the ICC's requirements for hosting the tournament. This is why they have requested for more time. It seems that the UAE is a strong contender for hosting the event, as it has a similar time zone to Bangladesh and boasts excellent weather conditions. Not to mention, the Emirates Cricket Board has world-class infrastructure and is eager to host the tournament. Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are also vying to be the host, but time is running out with only 50 days left until the start of the tournament.
It's worth noting that the ICC's meeting on August 20 has a different agenda, which is to finalize the terms of reference for an inquiry into the delivery of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies from June 1-29. At the ICC Annual Conference in Colombo last month, a panel was formed to report on this matter, consisting of three directors - Roger Twose, Lawson Naidoo, and Imran Khwaja. While this meeting will mainly address this issue, the fate of the Women's World Cup could also be decided. It's a waiting game now, and all we can do is hope for the best.
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