DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the host nations for the upcoming four women’s global events from 2024-27, India, England, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka included.
Following the annual conference of the cricket governing body, the ICC has revealed the hosts for their Future Tour Programme (FTP).
As a result, Bangladesh will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the second time in 2024, while England will host the tournament for the first time since 2009 in 2026.
India, on the other hand, has been awarded the hosting rights of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Whereas, Sri Lanka was chosen host of the ICC Women’s T20 Champions Trophy 2027, subject to their qualification for the event.
A Board sub-committee of the ICC, led by Martin Snedden and comprised of Ricky Skerritt, Clare Connor, Martin Snedden, and the chairman of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) Sourav Ganguly conducted a competitive bidding process to choose the hosts.
“The hosts were selected via a competitive bidding process overseen by a Board sub-committee chaired by Martin Snedden,” the ICC stated.
“The ICC Board accepted the recommendations of the committee who conducted a thorough review of each bid along with ICC management,” the statement added.
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