ICC shifts T20 World Cup to UAE and Oman

International Cricket Council has announced that 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup has been shifted to the UAE and Oman. The tournament, which was originally scheduled to be hosted by India, will run between 17th October to November 14th.

Despite the tournament moving to the Middle East countries, the BCCI will remain the host of the tournament which was held last in 2016 when West Indies beat England in the final.

"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,” he added further.

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

On the other hand, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said, "The BCCI is looking forward to hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 tournament in UAE and Oman. 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."