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Travel Warnings From IND, AUS, ENG And NZ Jeopardise Bangladesh's T20 WC Hosting

Women's T20 WC could be moved out of Bangladesh [X]Women's T20 WC could be moved out of Bangladesh [X]

India, Australia, New Zealand and England have issued travel advisories to Bangladesh amid the ongoing political unrest in the Southeast Asian nation. Notably, these four countries will also participate in the Women's T20 World Cup, which is supposed to be hosted by none other than Bangladesh in October this year. 

ICC concerned over travel warnings issued by IND, ENG, AUS and NZ

Meanwhile, the travel advisories issued by the governments of India, Australia, New Zealand and England have raised serious doubts over Bangladesh being the host of the Women's T20 World Cup. 

Speaking on the matter, an official from the Bangladesh Cricket Board revealed that several participating teams and the International Cricket Council are concerned about the country's current political turmoil. 

"Being the host nation, we are regularly communicating with the ICC [International Cricket Council] regarding this issue, and even in our last communication yesterday [Friday], they expressed concern over the travel advisories from four participating nations," the official was quoted as saying by The Daily Star. 

Thus, unless these countries amend their travel advisories in time, Bangladesh will likely miss out on hosting the mega event. 

"See, if these countries don't withdraw their travel advisories, there is no chance for us to host this event. While Australia initially advised reconsidering travel plans to Bangladesh, it now suggests 'do not travel to Bangladesh.' So, you can understand the situation," the official added. 

Unlike most ICC events, the apex body hasn't named an alternative host nation for the Women's T20 World Cup. However, according to ESPN Cricinfo, Zimbabwe and the UAE are the front-runners in conducting the tournament if the BCB loses its hosting rights.