With political upheaval, Bangladesh’s original plan to host the 2024 Women’s 20 World Cup appears to be in jeopardy.
Because of these logistical and security issues, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking into alternate locations.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is being actively considered by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as a possible replacement for Bangladesh, despite the latter’s determination to keep hosting rights. The ICC is reportedly under time pressure, as the tournament is set to begin with warm-up matches on September 27. This information was reported by Cricbuzz.
There are other factors involved in the current situation. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) declined to take on the role of host due to monsoon season and a busy cricket calendar, and the BCB’s request for a five-day extension to offer a new hosting plan has hastened the ICC’s hunt for alternatives.
The UAE has emerged as the front-runner thanks to its favorable time zone, stable weather, and well-established cricket infrastructure. The United Arab Emirates’ candidacy is further strengthened by reports that the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is excited about hosting the competition.
The BCB emphasizes that they are confident despite the increasing pressure and that they have continued to talk about security assurances for the tournament with the chief of Bangladesh’s army. Nevertheless, their efforts are hampered by the recent departure of important BB officials owing to political turmoil, including President Nazmul Hassan.
The fact that other countries, such as Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, have shown interest in hosting the competition adds to the complexity and gives the ICC more choices to think about.
It is anticipated that the ICC will make a determination by August 20th, which also happens to be the day of a prearranged board meeting that is mainly concerned with deciding on the parameters of the investigation into the recent Men’s T20 World Cup.
The ICC must make a crucial choice that will have a big impact on the participating teams, supporters, and the future of women’s cricket with just over 50 days till the event begins.
