USA Loses Hosting Rights: Reports indicate that the USA has lost its hosting rights for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The country was set to co-host the event with the West Indies.
But according to sources within the ICC, the USA has been disqualified due to the absence of an elected cricketing body and a subpar first-class structure.
The qualification pathway for the T20 World Cup 2024 had been confirmed, with the top eight teams from the 2022 event, the two host members, and the next highest-ranked teams on the MRF ICC Men’s T20 rankings table automatically qualifying for the tournament.
While this news may be disappointing for cricket fans in the USA, it serves as a reminder that a robust cricketing structure is essential for hosting major international events.
Now, the West Indies is bound to host the T20 World Cup in 2024, solely. But this whole fiasco has posed some serious questions in regards to the ICC even considering the USA in the first place.
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USA Loses Hosting Rights; ICC’s Initial Decision Raises Eyebrows
The ICC’s decision to award the USA the hosting rights for the World Cup has left many scratching their heads. One source, in particular, is baffled by the decision and wonders why the governing body can’t consider Nepal and African nations for hosting rights.
The source questions why the ICC is so focused on developing a sport in a country that is already a leading capitalist-industrialized nation and can easily fend for itself. Furthermore, the USA lacks an elected body and a decent First Class culture.
The source suggests that the ICC should put more emphasis on developing cricket in Nepal and African nations, where the sport is truly loved and played. They go on to ask the ICC to explain their apparent “love for America.”
It’s clear that the ICC’s decision has raised some valid concerns, and it’s important for the governing body to address them.
Developing cricket in countries where it’s truly appreciated should be a top priority, and the ICC must ensure that its decisions align with this goal.
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