Playing World Cup in Bangladesh would be the wrong thing to do - Alyssa Healy

The upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh this October, faces uncertainty due to the country's ongoing political instability. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is exploring alternative options, but the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is making every effort to keep the tournament in the country.

Alyssa Healy, captain of the Australian women's cricket team, has expressed concerns about hosting the World Cup in Bangladesh amidst the current crisis. She has also advised Australian citizens against traveling to Bangladesh at this time.

Healy commented on the situation, stating, "Having a cricket event in a country that is suffering greatly and where people are dying, it's hard for me to justify the use of resources for an event there. Right now, everyone’s focus should be on helping those in need."

The political unrest in Bangladesh has escalated significantly, with protests spreading from campus movements to nationwide demonstrations demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest has resulted in violence and has led several senior BCB officials, including long-time president Nazmul Hasan Papon, to leave the country.

Despite the ongoing turmoil, the BCB remains hopeful and is working diligently to avoid the relocation of the World Cup. The situation is gradually stabilizing with a new government in place, but Healy remains cautious about the idea of playing the tournament in Bangladesh.

She added, "It doesn't seem right to be playing there at this moment. It feels like a mistake given the bigger issues at hand. However, I'll leave it to the ICC to make the final decision."

The ICC's decision will likely depend on how the situation evolves in Bangladesh over the coming weeks. For now, the cricketing world watches closely, awaiting the outcome of this critical situation.