USA Cricket Dismisses Reports of ICC Mulling Taking Away T20 World Cup 2024 Hosting Rights

USA Cricket have denied any reports of the International Cricket Council (ICC) considering taking away their hosting rights for the T20 World Cup in 2024. The USA is set to co-host the event with the West Indies, though their lack of cricket infrastructure has been a cause for concern. In order to convince the ICC, USA Cricket is now relying on Major League Cricket (MLC 2023).

USA Cricket Assures ICC of Preparing Necessary Infrastructure

A USA Cricket administrator told Press Trust of India (PTI) that they had not had any discussions with the ICC on the topic. They are doing their best to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place for the T20 World Cup, which is just a year away.

News18 Report on ICC Mulling Shifting T20 WC Away from USA and West Indies

A News18 report suggested that the ICC was considering relocating the T20 World Cup from the USA and West Indies to England due to the lack of cricket stadiums and infrastructure. USA Cricket is hoping that the MLC 2023 will show the ICC that they are capable of hosting the event.

Conclusion

USA Cricket is adamant that they will retain their hosting rights for the T20 World Cup 2024, and is relying on the Major League Cricket (MLC 2023) to prove their capabilities. Despite the News18 report suggesting that the ICC is mulling taking away the hosting rights, USA Cricket is confident that they will be able to adequately prepare the necessary infrastructure for the event.