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Why is the USA hosting the T20 World Cup 2024? 

Why USA is hosting T20 World Cup 2024?

In the pervious ICC meeting it was declared about the host countries for men’s white-ball events from 2024-2031. Which includes two World Cups, four T20 World Cups and two Champions Trophy.

The all time regular host of the ICC events Australia, England, India and New Zealand etc. were part of the list of 14 countries.

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Why USA is hosting T20 World Cup 2024: But the surprise entry of the USA shocked everyone this time. As USA is selected as co-host of T20 World Cup 2024 with Cricket West Indies which came out as a big surprise for the cricket fans.

How and why were USA selected as co-host of a marquee ICC event remains a big mystery.

As USA is not sound for the sports like Cricket, According to the per analysis of  the experts. Some key points that came in to light like Lack of cricketing infrastructure, no stability in the association, and no proper First Class structure.

But still the USA continues to remain a “co-host” of the T20 WC 2024 event. Which is big question to the ICC about this decision.

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After a the new houses and cricket experts kept the buzz on this new so they can get all the movements on why this new move

Few Big names were in the  Board Sub Committee like Martin Snedden, Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Skerritt who reviewed all the application before recommending to the Board.

ICC mentioned that the board wants to take these mega events to new territories and well-established markets in order to help the game to grow in a strategic manner.

Why USA is hosting T20 World Cup 2024?

It will not be the first time that a tournament like the World Cup will be jointly hosted as it has happened numerous times in the past but by nations with proper infrastructure and cricket bodies in place.

The cricketing infrastructure in the USA in not matching the ICC levels to host a big event as big as the World Cup. Also, The Former chairman of USA Cricket mentions that the USA has a lot to work on to the facility to reach the ICC mark.

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But on the other hand, Florida which is famous to host the India vs West Indies is also not up to the mark to host an ICC event.

It is reported that USA will host around 15 games in total in next few weeks but, the current situations and scenario of the set up is a major problem. Where USA will also host India vs Pakistan which can cause a major problem.

USA’s cricket body is also not stable enough to deal with the highly anticipated events of ICC as in the span of 6 months, USA board faced two resignations of the key administrators which dragged instability.

Akash Kumar
Akash Kumar
Hi! I am Akash, a professionally trained journalist who graduated from Delhi University. I have spent several years playing cricket at the State level for Jharkhand. My passion for cricket and thrive to explore truth via journalism helped me to develop a character called – Sports Journalist. My contribution towards writing would be always out of the true spirit that longs for the game that Indians like the most.

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