The Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) has not too long ago taken the choice to maneuver the extremely anticipated upcoming Ladies’s T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The occasion, which can run from Oct. 3-20, was initially scheduled to be performed in Bangladesh this yr.
Nevertheless, in a current ICC assertion issued, Chief Government Officer, Geoff Allardice mentioned relocating the match was pushed by the truth that governments of a variety of taking part groups had issued journey advisories in relation to Bangladesh.
Social unrest in Bangladesh earlier this month had precipitated former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the nation.
Though, the World Cup will now be held within the UAE, the Bangladesh Cricket Board will nonetheless proceed to host the occasion.
“It’s a disgrace to not be internet hosting the Ladies’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh as we all know the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) would have staged a memorable occasion,” Allardice mentioned.
The UAE, which is house to the ICC headquarters, has turn into a vital hub for cricket lately, internet hosting quite a few qualifier tournaments in addition to the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup in 2021 alongside Oman.