In all, the upcoming T20 World Cup might be held in eight international locations, probably the most for any ICC occasion in historical past. Nonetheless, the event is not going to be going to Jamaica, probably the most populated of the West Indian international locations the place cricket is well-liked.
“We’re delighted to announce the seven Caribbean venues that may host the largest ICC Males’s T20 World Cup ever staged, with 20 groups competing for the trophy,” ICC chief government Geoff Allardice stated in an announcement. “They’re all well-liked venues with gamers and followers alike that may present a beautiful backdrop to the occasion.”
The 2024 occasion would be the third time a males’s World Cup might be held within the West Indies, and the primary in 14 years. The area has beforehand hosted the 2007 ODI World Cup and the 2010 World T20.
“That is an thrilling second as we announce the venues authorized to host the biggest ICC Males’s T20 World Cup in historical past, with 20 groups taking part in in 55 matches in June subsequent 12 months,” Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave stated. “We’re grateful to the host governments of the Caribbean for his or her overwhelming responses and enthusiasm for internet hosting what would be the most important sporting occasion held in our area for a technology.
“We’re assured that collectively we’ll ship a world-class event showcasing one of the best this area has to supply with our distinctive tradition and carnival environment that may guarantee there’s a actual celebration of the game subsequent June.”
This time, the 20 groups might be divided into 4 teams of 5 for the primary spherical, with the highest two groups from every group qualifying for the Tremendous 8s. The Tremendous 8 groups might be cut up into two teams of 4, with the highest two in every group reaching the semi-finals.
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