The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering moving this year's women's T20 World Cup from Bangladesh due to recent anti-government protests. Potential alternative locations include the UAE, Sri Lanka, and India, according to ESPNCricinfo. Bangladesh's political landscape is unstable as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned amid escalating protests, primarily from students opposing the government job quota system. Hasina, who resigned following protests in Dhaka, arrived in India on Monday evening. It remains uncertain whether she will remain in Delhi or relocate elsewhere. Meanwhile, leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Dhaka have suggested an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus to tackle the current crisis in Bangladesh.
The women's T20 World Cup is slated for October 3-20, but the ICC is preparing a list of alternative venues. An ICC official stated on Monday that the organization is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, keeping all venue options open. "The ICC is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB], their security agencies and our own independent security consultants. Our priority is the safety and well-being of all participants," as quoted by ESPNCricinfo. Following these developments, the governments of Australia, England, and India, which are participating in the tournament, have issued travel advisories urging their citizens to avoid visiting Bangladesh.
