BCCI AGM is scheduled for December 24, where many things will be discussed.
The Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) is preparing to host the T20 World Cup in India next year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had planned to host two mega-events in the shorter format in 2020 and 2021. The WC was scheduled to be played in Australia this year. But COVID-19 The worldwide outbreak prompted the governing body to postpone the event until 2022, while the 2021 edition stayed in India.
In the meantime, the BCCI has pre-selected the venues for the T20 World Cup. India has hosted the World Cup in the trimmed format once before in 2016 when the West Indies lifted the trophy. the MS DhoniThe team led had reached the semifinal of the tournament, but were only eliminated by the Caribbean.
Regarding the shortlisted venues, the BCCI has chosen Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mohali, Dharamsala, Kolkata and Mumbai to host the matches during the World Cup. But some members don’t seem happy with the decision. They expect wider distribution and are likely to raise the issue at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on December 24.
“Each center is proud to host World Cup matches. We have high-class stadiums and first-rate facilities and we want the BCCI to consider our case as well. We are fine with the larger centers hosting Indian matches. But at least give us some games. We will raise the issue at the AGM, ”said the president of the West Zone State Association according to Indian Express.
Decisions will also be made on new IPL equipment
Another important decision to be taken at the BCCI General Shareholders’ Meeting is the inclusion of new IPL teams for the next edition. With time constraints before the cash-rich league’s fourteenth season, new IPL teams will most likely be added by the 20222 edition. “We will make a decision after the matter is presented to members; one or two new teams, starting in 2021 or 2022; we want to move forward based on consensus, “said the BCCI official.
