The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will reportedly be moved out of Bangladesh in the wake of violent protests taking place across the country.

What began as a student protest over labor quotas quickly turned violent. Hundreds of thousands of citizens took to the streets and the protest turned into an anti-government movement.

The protest quickly turned violent as citizens clashed with police. More than 300 people were reportedly killed in the violence that has rocked the entire country.

On Monday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, ending her 15-year rule that began in 2009. Shortly after Hasina’s resignation, the Bangladesh military announced it would take over.

The violent protest and Hasina’s resignation have put the future of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in the country in doubt. The tournament was due to be held in Bangladesh in October this year but is now in serious doubt whether it will go ahead, although the ICC is yet to make a final decision on the matter.

“The ICC is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), its security agencies and our own independent security consultants. Our priority is the safety and well-being of all participants,” an ICC spokesperson said.

Mumbai likely to host ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:

India has reportedly emerged as the favourite to host the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup if the ICC decides to change the venue. In that case, the tournament is likely to be played in Mumbai with the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium as the two venues, according to a report by CricketNext.

Last year, the Wankhede Stadium and the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai hosted the Women’s Premier League.

“Two venues are enough. Let’s say it’s a place like Wankhede and DY Patil or Delhi and Mohali. Two venues not too far from each other will make it easier to organise the tournament.

“If the tournament is moved, which is highly likely, Wankhede and DY Patil will form an ideal combination as the turnout at these venues during the Women’s Premier League was very good,” a source told the outlet.

The report also notes that the ICC is likely to make the final decision by the end of next week. While only time will reveal the ICC’s decision, it is highly unlikely that Bangladesh will host the competition.

Even if the situation improves in the coming days, there will be too many challenges for the organisers to ensure the tournament runs smoothly.