As per the original FTP, back-to-back T20 World Cups were supposed to be held in 2020 and 2021 – in Australia and India – and give the teams a gap of more than one year to prepare for the 50-over World Cup, which is also to be held in India in 2023. However, due to COVID-19, all plans have been thrown out of the window.
Talking about the uncertain future of T20 World Cup amid coronavirus outbreak across the globe, former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has suggested the International Cricket Council (ICC) should look for reschedule the tournament for another 'suitable time' amid coronavirus outbreak all-across the globe.
The former legendary fast-bowler also added how organising the T20 World Cup behind closed doors should not even be an option as it will take away the true essence of the sport.
"Personally, I don't think it's a good idea. I mean, how could you have a cricket World Cup without spectators," Wasim was quoted as saying by multiple outlets.
"A World Cup is all about big crowds, spectators coming from all parts of the globe to support their teams. It's all about atmosphere and you cannot get it behind closed doors."
"So I believe that they (ICC) should wait for a more suitable time and once this pandemic subsides and restrictions are eased then we can have a proper World Cup," he added.
As the coronavirus outbreak has brought all sports activities to a halt, players are practising social distancing and self-isolation during the pandemic.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the governments all around are urging people to stay at home.
As per the original FTP, back-to-back T20 World Cups were supposed to be held in 2020 and 2021 – in Australia and India – and give the teams a gap of more than one year to prepare for the 50-over World Cup, which is also to be held in India in 2023. However, due to COVID-19, all plans have been thrown out of the window.
Speaking on the topic of ICC's new rules Akram said, "I'm sure fast bowlers won't like it if they are stopped from using saliva to shine the ball. They are allowing sweat but I can say for sure that it isn't the same."
"You shine the ball with saliva and sweat is just something of an add-on, a top-up. Too much use of sweat will leave the cricket ball too wet."
"I believe that they will need to find a reasonable solution. But I would say that they will need to find a quick fix to this problem," Wasim concluded.
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