Alyssa Healy Calls for T20 World Cup Venue Change

Australian cricket captain Alyssa Healy has expressed serious concerns regarding the feasibility of hosting the ICC T20 World Cup in Bangladesh due to ongoing political turmoil and violence that has resulted in significant casualties and humanitarian crises. Healy emphasized that hosting the tournament would divert resources from a struggling nation, stating, "I’d find it hard to see a cricket event going on over there at the moment and taking resources away from a country that is struggling". The International Cricket Council (ICC) is actively exploring alternative venues, with the UAE being a leading candidate, as India has declined to host the event. The situation escalated after the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst protests, leading to over 600 deaths since unrest began. The ICC is expected to make a decision on the tournament's location soon, prioritizing the safety of all participants as they monitor developments in Bangladesh. Healy's comments reflect a growing sentiment among players regarding the appropriateness of proceeding with the tournament under such dire circumstances.