Delegates of International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have began a second inspection of the venues within the Caribbean and within the USA forward of subsequent yr’s T20 World Cup. The two-week evaluate of the preparedness of the venues had began on November 30 and can conclude on December 15, said a CWI launch. ICC Head of Operations, Khushiyal Singh defined the areas the inspection workforce has been focusing over the fortnight. “Areas that will be assessed include pitch and outfield preparations, practice facilities, players dressing rooms, broadcast and media facilities, IT and security capabilities, hotels and guest houses…areas for fan parks, and other key components that are fundamental to the successful staging of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,” mentioned Singh.

Once the inspections and assessments are accomplished, the ICC will compile its findings and talk them to CWI alongside essential suggestions.

In the ninth version of the marquee occasion, 20 groups will likely be divided into 4 teams and 55 matches will likely be performed from June 4 to June 30, 2024.

West Indies and the USA are the co-hosts because the latter is staging an ICC event for the primary time.

However, Dominica, one of many designated venues for the event, withdrew from internet hosting the occasion. The Windsor Park Sports Stadium was earlier shortlisted for a gaggle stage match and two Super 8 video games of the showpiece.

“The implementation timelines submitted by various contractors revealed that it would not be possible to complete these works within the stipulated time frame,” the Dominica sports activities ministry mentioned in a press launch.

“As a result, a decision was taken not to host any of the matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024,” the discharge added.