2024 Women's T20 World Cup Relocated from Bangladesh to UAE

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup has been officially moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to civil unrest in the original host country. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the tournament will now be held at two prominent venues in the UAE—Dubai and Sharjah—from October 3 to 20.

Civil Unrest in Bangladesh Leads to Relocation

The decision to relocate the tournament was made following weeks of deadly anti-government protests in Bangladesh, which ultimately led to the resignation and exile of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The ongoing instability posed significant risks, making it impossible for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to safely host the event.

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice expressed his disappointment, stating, “It is a shame not to be hosting the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, as we know the Bangladesh Cricket Board would have staged a memorable event.” He also thanked the BCB for their efforts to keep the event in Bangladesh but acknowledged that travel advisories from several participating countries made it unfeasible.

UAE Steps in as New Host

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has stepped in to host the tournament, ensuring that the event can proceed as planned. Allardice expressed gratitude to the ECB for their swift action, saying, “I’d also like to thank the Emirates Cricket Board for stepping in to host on behalf of the BCB.”

Despite the relocation, the BCB will retain hosting rights for a future ICC event, as the ICC remains committed to bringing a global tournament to Bangladesh when conditions improve.

Tournament Details and Groupings

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup will feature 10 teams, including England and Scotland, who have been drawn together in Group B. Originally scheduled to play in Dhaka, these teams will now compete in the UAE, with the tournament kicking off on October 3.

Greg Barclay to Step Down as ICC Chair

In related news, the ICC confirmed that Greg Barclay, the current chairperson, will step down in November at the end of his tenure. Barclay, who has been with the ICC since 2014, decided not to seek re-election. The ICC has set an August 27 deadline for nominations to fill the position.

Source : BBC

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