ICC defers decision on T20 World Cup until July

Speculation continues and the question of the hour remains, is the T20 World Cup going to happen or not.

This past month it was noted that the International Cricket Council would be taking a decision on the future of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 on 10th June. This comes after the ICC deferring the hearing on 28 May, but the global cricket board has decided to wait until next month to take a final call.

"The ICC Board today (10th June) agreed to continue exploring a number of contingency plans regarding the future of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 and the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 until next month whilst planning for delivery of the events in the scheduled window is ongoing," the ICC said in a statement.

The statement further added, "The Board expressed its desire to continue to assess and evaluate the rapidly changing public health situation caused by COVID-19 working with key stakeholders including governments to explore how the events can be staged to protect the health and safety of everyone involved."

ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney expressed his concern about the global pandemic that has been growing at a rapid pace. He also mentioned how the ICC is working hard to achieve the best possible outcome in these difficult times.

"The situation surrounding the global pandemic is evolving rapidly and we want to give ourselves the best possible opportunity to make the right decision for the whole sport. The health and well-being of everyone involved is our priority and other considerations fall out from that," ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney said.

 “We will only get one chance to make this decision and it needs to be the right one and as such we will continue to consult with our Members, broadcasters, partners, governments and players and to ensure that we make a well-informed decision."