The situation in Bangladesh has raised ICC's concerns that the major tournament could be shifted elsewhere

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: The tense internal security in Bangladesh has also raised the concerns of the ICC. The violent movement that started demanding the removal of reservation is now having very serious consequences in Bangladesh. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh has left Dhaka and returned to India. On the other hand, the army in Bangladesh has announced the formation of an interim government. There is an atmosphere of chaos after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina. At present, the army has taken over the interim power in Bangladesh but the ICC is very concerned about the safety of the players in the Women's T20 World Cup tournament to be held there in 2 months.

ICC takes a look at the situation in Bangladesh

The ICC is monitoring the tense situation in Bangladesh regarding the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. An ICC board member said in a statement, “The ICC is in constant touch with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), their security agencies and our own independent security advisors and is closely monitoring the entire incident.” Our priority is the safety of all players. The tournament is still 7 weeks away, so it is too early to make any statement about shifting it.

ICC may consider hosting the tournament in India or Sri Lanka

While the ICC is still monitoring the tense situation in Bangladesh, on the other hand, according to a report, the ICC may also choose India, Sri Lanka or UAE as a backup to host the Women's T20 World Cup. Another venue. The Women's T20 World Cup matches in Bangladesh are scheduled to be held in Dhaka and Sylhet, the first match will be played on October 2 while the final match will be played on October 20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.