The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reached out to the country’s army chief, Waker-uz-Zaman, requesting security assurances for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Sylhet and Mirpur starting in less than two months, faces uncertainty due to recent political instability in Bangladesh. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is monitoring the situation closely, and alternative venues may be considered depending on the security situation.
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- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has requested security assurances from the army chief, Waker-uz-Zaman, for the Women’s T20 World Cup.
- The tournament is set to begin in less than two months and will be hosted in Sylhet and Mirpur, Bangladesh.
- The warm-up matches for the World Cup are scheduled to start on September 27.
- Recent violent protests against the government have led to significant unrest and casualties, impacting the country’s stability.
- Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled to India amid the turmoil.
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh.
- The ICC has indicated that it may consider moving the tournament to a different venue within a similar time zone, with options including India, UAE, and Sri Lanka.
- Iftekhar Ahmed, chairman of the BCB’s umpire committee, confirmed that a letter was sent to the army chief requesting security assurances.
- The ICC will make a decision on the venue by August 10, following an assessment of the security conditions in Bangladesh.
- Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus has been sworn in as the head of an interim government, replacing Sheikh Hasina amidst the ongoing political crisis.
