Dubai: India is all set to host the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup 2021. The T20 World Cup was supposed to be held in November but due to the menace of COVID-19, the tournament had been postponed. Despite the country still struggling because of the pandemic, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah attended the launch event in Dubai on Thursday (November 12).
Sharing the picture on his social media handle the BCCI President captioned the photo, “Launch of ICC World T20 for India 21…” According to reports, Sri Lanka and the UAE are the back-up venues if India is unable to host the tournament, with the rise of COVID-19 cases is being registered every day in the country. But Ganguly and Shah insisted in an ICC release to start the countdown to the tournament that India would be fine to host, and said that the BCCI would ensure all necessary protocols were in place.
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“The BCCI will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the health and safety of everyone concerned in this showpiece event is taken care of,” Shah said at the launch event.
“While we are determined to provide a rich cricket-viewing experience, I would also like to assure the ICC and Member Boards that India is known for its warm hospitality and we will make you feel at home. In these times of pandemic when there are severe restrictions, the BCCI believes in the policy of innovating and adapting, and I am confident that we will overcome every challenge.”
Ganguly said, it is a great honour for India to be hosting the tournament, but it
will be a different challenge as an administrator. “I have enjoyed being part of ICC events as a player and know from experience that nothing beats the buzzing atmosphere of a global cricket event with millions around the world watching every game. I now look forward to playing my part as an administrator as we prepare to host the prestigious event,” Ganguly said.
