The International Cricket Council (ICC) is keeping a close watch on the security situation in Bangladesh, the host nation for the upcoming women’s T20 World Cup in October 2024. This scrutiny follows recent unrest and protests in the country, where police imposed a curfew, and military forces patrolled Dhaka due to violent student demonstrations demanding government job quota reforms.
An ICC Board member, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the organization has independent security monitoring in place globally and is vigilant about the developments in Bangladesh.
Australia is historically the most successful team in the women’s T20 World Cup, having won six times. England and the West Indies have each won once. The Indian women’s team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, hopes to win their first title in the upcoming tournament.
Currently, the Indian team is playing in the Women’s Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, using it as preparation for the T20 World Cup. Indian pacer Renuka Singh emphasized the significance of the Asia Cup for acclimatizing to conditions similar to those in Bangladesh and fine-tuning their preparations for the World Cup. She mentioned that with limited matches before the World Cup, the Asia Cup provides a vital opportunity for learning and practice.
