Bangladesh to host the next ICC meeting
The Cricket Board President of Bangladesh- Nazmul Hasan announced on Sunday, July 28th that Bangladesh is all set to host the next ICC meeting where (probably) the elections of the sports governing body can held.
Current ICC Chairman
In November 2022, the ICC‘s relying Chairman, Greg Barclay was unanimously appointed as the chairman for a two-year term for the second time. Later this year his tenure is scheduled to end. Barclay has contributed to ICC in many areas. Under his direction, the ICC survived a difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from this, the ICC faced other international issues.
Statement by BCB President
Nazmul Hasan the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed the news about the upcoming ICC meeting and the potential elections. He announced during a spur-of-the-moment press conference that the ICC Chairman will have his last board meeting as President during this event. Nazmul expressed assurance that the election process would go off without a hitch and that Bangladesh is ready to host a gathering of this magnitude.
Worries regarding Unrest in Bangladesh
Concerns over the disturbance in Bangladesh is a serious issue that might hinder the meeting. ICC members prompted the government to declare an emergency to handle the situation if it goes out of control. Public protest and disturbances were part of this turmoil, which raised questions and worries in front of the nation, people wondered if the country would be able to conduct the meeting securely. Members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) were particularly conscious of these developments because Bangladesh is also slated to host the next Women’s T20 World Cup.
Reassurance to ICC members
Nazmul Hasan has himself addressed these issues at a recent ICC board meeting in Sri Lanka. He informed the members of the International Cricket Council that the conditions had greatly improved in Bangladesh and that the plans were moving forward to host the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. his presence allayed the ICC members’ initial concerns about the stability of the nation. He underlined that the ICC members were persuaded of Bangladesh’s safety and preparedness to host the competition following his promises.
Conclusion
The upcoming ICC Board meeting in Bangladesh is an important event, potentially including the election of the new Chairman for the organization. The BCB President’s statements have helped to alleviate the beforehand worries about the turmoil in the nation and have restored faith in Bangladesh’s ability to host significant international events. The emphasis now switches to the Women’s T20 World Cup and the ICC board meeting, both of which were successfully held and represent important turning points for Bangladesh’s Cricket community.
