ICC shuts down World Cup cricket qualifiers till July eNCA
File: India will host the T20 World Cup, a revamped version of the former Champions Trophy, in October-November of 2021.NEW DELHI - Cricket's governing body postponed a swathe of qualifiers for next year's Twenty20 World Cup and the 2023 50-over World Cup as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on international sport.
All qualifiers scheduled to take place before July in Kuwait, South Africa, Namibia, Spain, Papua New Guinea, Belgium, Malaysia and Finland are affected, a statement said. "The decision has been taken in conjunction with members and in line with the relevant government and public health authority advice," the International Cricket Council said.India will host the T20 World Cup, a revamped version of the former Champions Trophy, in October-November of 2021. It is not to be confused with this year's T20 World Cup in Australia.
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