ICC postpones 2022 Women’s T20 World Cup to 2023

ICC postpones 2022 Women’s T20 World Cup to 2023

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) postponed the South African edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup from 2022 to 2023. The apex body decided this to avoid a cluster of big-ticket events in 2022 and manage the players’ workload. ICC also rescheduled the 50 over Women’s World Cup slated in New Zealand from 2021 to 2022 earlier this year. They took this decision due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic across the globe.

“The Board confirmed that the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup would move from its current slot at the end of 2022 to 9-26 February 2023,” ICC stated.

“If not postponed, the year would have three major events in 2022. The Commonwealth Games in July 2022 and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup due to be held in November 2022.”

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“As there are currently no major women’s events scheduled to take place in 2023 the Board confirmed the switch for the T20 World Cup to better support player preparation. Moreover, it helps us to continue to build the momentum around the women’s game beyond 2022,” the apex body added.

Decision taken to manage the workload of the players: ICC CEO

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The ICC CEO Manu Sawhney said that the decision was taken keeping in mind the workload of the players and considering the long-term interest of women’s cricket.

“Moving the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to 2023 makes perfect sense on several levels,” ICC CEO Manu Sawhney said.

“Firstly, it will provide a better workload balance for players giving them the best possible opportunity to perform to the highest levels on a global stage.

“Secondly, we can continue to build the momentum around the women’s game through 2022 and into 2023. We are committed to fuelling the growth of the women’s game. And today’s decision enables us to do that over the longer term,” Manu signed off.

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