ICC cancels U19 men’s World Cup qualifiers

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the Americas, Asia and EAP qualifiers for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup have been canceled due to COVID-19.

Based on guidelines approved by the ICC Development Committee and the ICC Board, three events cannot be staged.

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Will Go Ahead in 2022:

Therefore, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Papua New Guinea will all advance to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022. Based on which he achieved the most victories in the last five U19 qualifying events in each respective region. ICC announced. Release on Wednesday.

Members Also Approved ICC COVID Guidelines for all Pathway Events:

The members also approved the ICC COVID guidelines for all pathway events. That takes into account the duty of care required for U19 specifically for minors. Outline those parameters clearly. Under which events may or may not proceed due to Kovid restrictions.

Chris Tetley, Head of ICC Events, Said:

“It is incredibly disappointing that three regional qualifiers of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup have been canceled due to COVID-19. Teams withdrew due to impact, where member approved guidelines Due to the pandemic, we had no other option but to cancel these three events.

In Line With All Decisions The U19 Men Will Progress to The CWC:

“We have worked closely with all members to ensure that the results can be determined on the field of play. However this was not possible for these events. Canada, UAE and PNG all decided to participate in the U19 Men’s CWC. Will progress. Taken by the ICC Board in November 2020 with regard to the canceled qualifying events.”

In addition, the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa has been shifted from Nigeria to Rwanda and will now be played from 30 September to 7 October due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

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