Dominica Says ‘No’ To Hosting T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News

Dominica shall be unable to fulfill the deadline for finishing the development work of their stadiums and the federal government on Thursday introduced its determination to withdraw from internet hosting their allotted matches of the T20 World Cup subsequent 12 months. Windsor Park was shortlisted to host one group match and two Super Eight video games as Dominica was certainly one of seven international locations within the Caribbean shortlisted to host the T20 World Cup.

The T20 showpiece is being co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA from June 4-30 subsequent 12 months. “Several tangible actions were taken both at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium and at the Benjamin’s Park including the commencement of upgrading and enhancement of the practice and match venues, various assessments and the creation of additional pitches where necessary,” a press release from the Dominica authorities’s learn.

“However, the implementation timelines submitted by the various contractors revealed that it would not be possible to complete these works within the stipulated timeframe before the commencement of the tournament. As a result, a decision was taken not to host any of the matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 as it would not be prudent for the Government of Dominica to commit to hosting these games.

“In gentle of Dominica’s sterling fame in internet hosting worldwide cricket, this determination is taken into account to be in the very best curiosity of all. The Government of Dominica thanks Cricket West Indies (CWI) for its partnership through the years and appears ahead to continued collaboration sooner or later. The Government of Dominica extends greatest needs to the organisers for a profitable event in June 2024.” The ICC is yet to respond to the development.