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Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 Will Be Hosted By UAE & Oman, Announces ICC

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally confirmed that the Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be played in the UAE and Oman.

India can’t host the Men’s T20 World Cup amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation but will remain to be hosts. The ICC Worldcup 2021 will now be held in Dubai International Stadium, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Stadium, and the Oman Cricket Academy Ground, from 17 October to 14 November 2021.

The first round of the tournament, comprising the eight qualifying teams, will now be split between Oman and UAE. Four of these teams will then progress to the Super 12s round where they’ll join the eight automatic qualifiers.

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The upcoming edition will be the first Men’s T20 World Cup played since 2016 when West Indies beat England in the final in India.

The eight teams competing in the preliminary stage are Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Namibia, Oman and Papua New Guinea, before the play-off stage and the Final on 14 November.

“Our priority is to deliver the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 safely, in full and in its current window,” said acting ICC CEO Geoff Allardice.

“Whilst we are incredibly disappointed not to be hosting the event in India, the decision gives us the certainty we need to stage the event in a country that is a proven international host of multi-team events in a bio-secure environment.

Allardice added, “We will work closely with the BCCI, the Emirates Cricket Board and Oman Cricket to ensure fans can enjoy a wonderful celebration of cricket.”

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly

“The BCCI is looking forward to hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 tournament in UAE and Oman,” added BCCI President.

“We would have been happier hosting it in India but considering the uncertainty due to the Covid 19 situation and the importance of a world championship, the BCCI will now continue to host this tournament in UAE and Oman. The BCCI is looking forward to creating a spectacle,” he added.

“I only commentate on cricket”, Michael Holding Announces Not to Commentate In IPL

July 1, 2021June 29, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Michael Holding, one of the legendary West Indies fast-bowlers says that he does not consider the T20 format as ‘cricket.’

In his recent statement, which brought storm all over social media, Michael Holding also opened up about the “institutionalized and systemic” racism in sports, insists T20 is “not even cricket”.

Known as one of the greatest commentators globally, he clearly announced not to commentate in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

“Many West Indies players are not interested in playing for West Indies. When you are earning 600,000 or 800,000 dollars for six weeks, what are you going to do? I don’t blame the cricketers. I blame the administrators. West Indies will win T20 tournaments which aren’t cricket,” said Holding.

Upon asking why he didn’t commentate for IPL, Holding replied tersely: “I only commentate on cricket.”

The 67-years-old has reviewed the Indian captain Virat Kohli to Viv Richards but said Kohli has to tone down a bit as he gets carried away with the emotions on the field.

“Virat Kohli is someone who wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s someone who will let you know exactly how he feels. I think he gets a bit carried away at times, but that is Virat Kohli, that is the man. He’s similar to Viv (Richards) in that regard. Viv, sometimes on the field, was over-expressive. But those are the personalities of those two gentlemen. They can tone down a little bit as well, but then, if you are a Mustang, it’s hard to tell a Mustang to trot. He’s going to gallop,” added Holding.

Holding who was the part of West Indies World Cup-winning squad in 1979, represented 60 Tests and 102 ODIs for a total of 391 wickets.

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ICC T20 World Cup Switched From India to UAE, Confirms BCCI

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the T20 World Cup will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has said the BCCI has decided to switch the T20 World Cup to UAE and it will formally communicate to the International Cricket Council (ICC) by Monday (June 28).

“We’re moving the tournament to UAE and we will inform the ICC this evening,” Shah said.

“The BCCI is also open to having the first round of the World Cup matches in Oman, something this website had previously written,” he added.

“The schedule will be done later. We have not decided on the schedule completely. We will inform you soon,” the BCCI secretary said.

Owing to the safety health protocols amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said: “We have officially intimated the ICC that the T20 World Cup can be shifted to the United Arab Emirates. The details are being chalked out.”

On the other hand, the ICC has previously confirmed that the BCCI will remain the hosts of the tournament.

Earlier, the BCCI had suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 due to rising Coronavirus cases among the players as well.

“The Indian Premier League Governing Council (IPL GC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in an emergency meeting has decided to postpone IPL 2021 season, with immediate effect,” BCCI said in a release.

“The BCCI does not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved in organising the IPL. This decision was taken keeping the safety, health and well-being of all the stakeholders in mind.”

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly

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