India Denied To Conduct T20 World Cup Matches In India – 2021
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On June 29,2021 ICC-International Cricket Council confirmed that ICC World T20 will be held in the UAE and Oman, due to covid situation in India.
The event will take place from 17 October to14 November in 2021 and will be held in Dubai International Stadium, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Stadium, and the Oman Cricket Academy Ground
BCCI will continue to remain the host of the event but matches will be played in UAE and Oman cricket grounds.
Our priority is to deliver the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 safely, in full and in its current window. Whilst we are incredibly disappointed not to be hosting the event in India, the decision gives us the certainty we need to stage the event in a country that is a proven international host of multi-team events in a bio-secure environment. We will work closely with the BCCI, the Emirates Cricket Board and Oman Cricket to ensure fans can enjoy a wonderful celebration of cricket.
Acting ICC CEO Geoff Allardice
What BCCI Secretary Said.
The BCCI made every effort to stage the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and provide its passionate fans with a reason to cheer after a long period of gloom. However, the prevailing pandemic situation in the country meant that the health and safety of everyone concerned was fraught with risk should a tournament of this stature is held across the country. The BCCI will continue to host the tournament, which will now be held in the UAE and Oman and work closely with the ICC to make it a memorable event.
BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah
Reaction of Sourav Ganguly, President BCCI
The BCCI is looking forward to hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 tournament in UAE and Oman. We would have been happier hosting it in India but considering the uncertainty due to the Covid 19 situation and the importance of a world championship, the BCCI will now continue to host this tournament in UAE and Oman. The BCCI is looking forward to creating a spectacle.
President BCCI Sourav Ganguly
How the chairman of Oman Cricket reacted
It is indeed a great moment for Oman Cricket to be selected as a venue/host of the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. We shall leave no stone unturned to exceed the requirements of BCCI and ICC. Oman will certainly extend a very warm welcome to all the teams, officials and media in October.
Oman Cricket Chairman, Pankaj Khimji