India and two more alternate venues shortlisted as backup options for Women’s T20 World Cup

Considering current turmoil in Bangladesh the International Cricket Council is concerned about the Women’s T20 World Cup. It has come to light that India along with the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka is being lined up as possible candidates in alternate venues. 

On Monday, Sheikh Hasina formally resigned as the Prime Minister and flew into New Delhi. The protests that started a month ago have taken an aggressive and violent turn over the last few weeks. 

It has also come to light that the Bangladeshi Army has taken over the running of the nation. The curfew which was imposed is set to be relaxed and there are concerted efforts to bring the country back to normalcy. 

India and two other nations likely to host Women’s T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has placed India on standby along with UAE and Sri Lanka as alternate hosts for the Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament is set to begin on the 3rd of October and end on the 20th. 

ICC released a statement which read, “The ICC is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB], their security agencies and our own independent security consultants, Our priority is the safety and well-being of all participants."

Pakistan’s A Team which was set to tour Bangladesh has postponed their trip by over 48 hours. The Pakistan Cricket Board also put out a statement which read “The BCB has confirmed to the PCB their men's 'A' cricket team's departure for Islamabad has been delayed by 48 hours due to unforeseen circumstances.”

PCB’s statement also read, “The BCB and PCB have been in regular contact for the past two days and will continue to work together on the revised tour itinerary with further details to follow in due course. The Bangladesh 'A' cricket team was due to arrive in Islamabad in the wee hours of Wednesday for two four-day and three 50-over matches from 10-27 August.”

Meanwhile, the Bangladeshi team set to tour Pakistan isn’t facing any danger to the tour. Bangladesh will be touring Pakistan for a two-match Test series which begins on the 21st of August in Rawalpindi followed by the second game in Karachi.