that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Officially rejected International Cricket Council (ICC) Request to host an upcoming event Women’s T20 World CupIt is scheduled for October 2024. The decision was made in light of ongoing political unrest and security concerns in Bangladesh, where the tournament will be held.
Jay Shah’s firm stance on hosting Women’s T20 World Cup in India
BCCI Secretary General Jay Shah The denial was confirmed during a recent interaction with TOI. “them [ICC] “They asked me if I would host the World Cup. I said no, absolutely not.” Shah stressed that India is still in the monsoon season in October, which could make it difficult to host the tournament effectively. He also mentioned that India is gearing up to host the ODI Women’s World Cup next year and does not want to give the impression that India is hosting back-to-back World Cups.
“We are in the monsoon and we are also hosting the Women’s ODI World Cup next year. We don’t want to give any signal that we want to host back-to-back World Cups.” Shah added.
The political climate in Bangladesh has raised concerns about the safety and security of players and officials, prompting the ICC to consider alternative hosting options. However, Shah has reiterated that the BCCI will not step in to host the event, reinforcing India’s commitment to the tournament as scheduled.
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Future Development
Aside from talks about hosting the Women’s T20 World Cup, Shah also announced plans to build a state-of-the-art National Cricket Academy (NCA) outside Bengaluru, which could also be used by Olympic athletes. He ruled out the possibility of hosting pink-ball Tests in the coming season, citing concerns over the financial loss to spectators and broadcasters due to the short duration of such matches.
As the situation unfolds, the BCCI’s decision underscores its focus on maintaining the integrity and schedule of cricket events in India while prioritizing the safety of players at international venues. The ICC will now have to explore other options to host the Women’s T20 World Cup amid the uncertainty surrounding Bangladesh.
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