Sports Desk:

Bangladesh will host ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.

ICC Board has approved Bangladesh, India, England and Sri Lanka as the four host countries of women’s white ball events from 2024-2027.

This will be second Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh and first since 2014.

England will host the event in 2026.

The next ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2025 will be staged by India while Sri Lanka will host the ICC Women’s T20 Champions Trophy 2027 subject to them qualifying for the event.

‘Getting the hosting rights for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is fantastic news for Bangladesh cricket,’ ICC quoted Bangladesh Cricket Board chief executive officer Nizamuddin Chowdhury as saying in a statement.

‘On behalf of the BCB, I take this opportunity to thank the ICC Board for awarding this major women’s event to Bangladesh during a time when the women’s game is flourishing and expanding.

‘Especially, this will be a watershed moment for women’s cricket in Bangladesh as the event will inspire little girls and aspiring female cricketers to dream big.

‘Our women have made steady strides in international cricket and this world event at home will be an ideal opportunity to show that we can compete against the best.

Bangladesh has a rich tradition of hosting high profile ICC events and I have no doubts that we will deliver a world class tournament in 2024,’ he said.