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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially relocated the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to ongoing political unrest and safety concerns in Bangladesh. The tournament is now scheduled to take place from October 3 to 20, with matches being held in Dubai and Sharjah.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially relocated the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to ongoing political unrest and safety concerns in Bangladesh. The tournament is now scheduled to take place from October 3 to 20, with matches being held in Dubai and Sharjah.
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice expressed disappointment over the decision, acknowledging the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) significant efforts to prepare for the event. He stated, “It is a shame not to be hosting the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, as we know the BCB would have staged a memorable event.” However, travel advisories issued by several participating countries made it impractical to hold the tournament in Bangladesh at this time.
The decision to move the venue comes in the wake of anti-government protests that have plagued Bangladesh in recent months, culminating in the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. An interim government has since taken over, but reports of violence and looting continue to emerge, prompting concerns about safety for players and officials.
Despite the change in venue, the BCB will retain hosting rights for future ICC events, and Allardice expressed hope for bringing a global event back to Bangladesh soon. He also thanked the Emirates Cricket Board for stepping in to host the tournament and acknowledged the support from Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe for future ICC events.
The UAE has become a prominent hub for cricket, having successfully hosted various tournaments, including the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The country’s cricketing infrastructure and growing prominence, reflected in both its men’s and women’s teams being ranked 16th in the ICC T20I rankings, make it a suitable alternative for the World Cup.
In another development, ICC Chairperson Greg Barclay announced he would step down after his current term ends in November. Current directors are required to submit nominations for the next chair by August 27, and if there are more than two candidates, an election will be held.
