ICC relocates Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from Bangladesh

Due to uncertain law and order situation in Bangladesh, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has relocated the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from the country.

The tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates from October 03 to October 20 later this year.

The move was made after Australia, United Kingdom, and New Zealand issued travel advisories against travelling to Bangladesh regarding the situation in the country.

The ICC said though it was unfortunate not to host the tournament in Bangladesh, ensuring the players’ and staff’s safety and security was paramount.

“It’s a disappointment not to be hosting the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, but given the circumstances, we had no other choice. I would like to thank the Bangladesh Cricket Board for their efforts and the Emirates Cricket Board for filling in,” said ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardyce.

Bangladesh will remain the co-host of the tournament which will be played on two venues – Dubai and Sharjah.

The ICC hopes to hold future events in Bangladesh once the situation stabilises and has sought to reassure of its commitment to the cricketing future of Bangladesh.