As to the statement made by its secretary Jay Shah, the BCCI has “categorically said no” to the ICC’s invitation to host the Women’s T20 World Cup in October. It is acknowledged that the decision will probably be made by the ICC on August 20. With Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates as potential replacements, India has ruled itself out of the running for the October 3–20 competition.
“They [ICC] have enquired as to whether we will organise the World Cup. I have firmly refused,” Shah declared to the Times of India. In addition to being in the midst of the monsoon, we will be hosting the Women’s ODI World Cup in 2019.” I don’t want to send out any signals suggesting that I want to win World Cups one after the other.”
Chaos in Bangladesh: ICC considers backup plans to host the World Twenty Twenty Cup for women
Following violent protests that resulted in multiple deaths and the overthrow of the Sheikh Hasina government, Bangladesh has experienced security issues and violence. As a result, the International Criminal Court is considering making a change.
All alternatives have been kept open and the situation in Bangladesh is being followed, according to a statement made earlier this week by an ICC official. “The ICC is closely monitoring developments in co-ordination with the Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB], their security agencies and our own independent security consultants,” a statement issued by the ICC stated. “Our priority is the safety and well-being of all participants.”
Strong travel advisories issued by the governments of several participating teams, including England, Australia, and India, are one of the biggest obstacles facing the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), even as the country’s new interim government makes a desperate attempt to save the tournament.
Beyond security concerns, the BCB is also experiencing a crisis; since the Awami League administration fell on August 5, its president and former sports minister Nazmul Hassan has been essentially out of office. Additionally, a number of board members with political ties, both direct and indirect, have been cut off from communication.
Currently on a two-match series tour in Pakistan is the men’s Test squad from Bangladesh. After training in Bangladesh was hindered by demonstrations, they came early in the country. They also have a two-Test and three Twenty20 International trip to India scheduled for next month.
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“We’ve not spoken to them (the Bangladesh authorities),” Shah claimed. There, a new administration has assumed office. I will reach out to them, or they may reach out to us. We find great significance in the Bangladesh series.”
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