BCCI expresses interest in hosting 2031 ODI WC, T20 WC & Champions Trophy
The ICC has decided to organize at least one world event in the next eight year cycle starting from 2024 in Men’s Cricket. The events include two 50-over Men’s World Cup, four T20 Men’s World Cup and two Champions Trophy editions. As many as 17 countries have submitted proposals to host in individual or joint capacities in the next FTP cycle.
India is not behind either and according to the decision made in the last meeting, the BCCI has also submitted a proposal to host the 2031 ODI World Cup, a Champions Trophy and a T20 World Cup. The other countries to express their interest in hosting ICC events are Australia, Bangladesh, England, USA, Pakistan, Ireland, Malaysia, Namibia, New Zealand, Oman, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, UAE and Zimbabwe.
India are the hosts for the 2021 T20 World Cup but due to the COVID-19 threat, the tournament has been shifted to the UAE. Moreover, they are also set to play hosts for the 2023 ODI World Cup. For the first time, India will be hosting the 50-over WC alone having co-hosted before in 1996 and 2011.
ICC delighted with the response
ICC, meanwhile, is delighted with the response they have received over the hosting rights for the Men’s white-ball events. The 17 countries will now submit a detailed proposal in September and then the cricketing body will decide on the hosting rights of the future events. It will be interesting to see India manages to get hosting rights of all three desired events they have expressed interest in.
“We are delighted with the response from our Members to hosting ICC men’s white-ball events post 2023. This process gives us an opportunity to extend our range of hosts and grow interest in cricket worldwide, reaching more fans whilst creating a long-term legacy for the sport.
“Cricket has more than a billion fans around the world and ICC events have a proven track record of bringing significant economic and social benefits for host countries. These events provide hosts with a wonderful opportunity to work closely with local communities to grow the game whilst supporting economic and social development public policy goals,” the ICC Acting Chief Executive Geoff Alardice said according to Cricbuzz.
