9th ICC T20 Women World Cup shifted to UAE from Bangladesh

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has shifted the 9th ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to political turmoil in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is still the host of the tournament, but all the matches will be played in the UAE. 

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on 4 August 2024. An interim government has been formed in Bangladesh, with the Nobel prize winner Muhammed Yunus as its chief adviser. 

Despite the formation of an interim government, acts of violence are still continuing in the country, and many foreign governments like India, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom have advised people to avoid travelling to Bangladesh.

Initially, the ICC asked India to host the World Cup, but after India's refusal, the venue was shifted to the UAE.

No Change in Schedules 

According to the ICC, there will be no change in the schedule or the tournament fixtures.It will be held from 3 to October 20, and matches will take place according to the already announced schedule.

A total of 23 matches will be played in Dubai and Sharjah of the United Arab Emirates.

Teams Participating in the 9th Women's World Cup

Ten teams are participating in the 9th ICC Women's World Cup, and they have been grouped into two groups. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian team.

Group A: Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka

Group B: Bangladesh, South Africa, England, West Indies, Scotland

ICC Women T 20 World Cup 

The first ICC Women T 20 World Cup was staged by the ICC in 2009 in England. Eight teams participated, and England won the inaugural World Cup. 

From the 2nd edition the world cup is being held after two years. 

At the 4th edition, the number of participating teams was increased to 10.

Australia is the most successful team, with six title wins.

International Cricket Council 

The International Cricket Council, the world governing body of cricket, organises the men’s and women’s One Day International (ODI), Twenty 20, and Test World Cups.

Headquarters: Dubai, UAE

Chairperson: Greg Barclay