STATEMENT –HOSTING OF THE ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to be hosted in the West Indies and the United
States in June 2024. The Government of Dominica expressed its interest to host a number of these prestigious games at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium (WPSS), and subsequently,
Dominica was shortlisted as a Host Country for one group stage match and two games in the Super 8 stage of the tournament, subject to the attainment of various obligations as set out in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Several tangible actions were taken both at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium and at the
Benjamin’s Park including the commencement of upgrading and enhancement of the practice and match venues, various assessments and the creation of additional pitches where necessary.
However, the implementation timelines submitted by the various contractors revealed that it would not be possible to complete these works within the stipulated timeframe before the
commencement of the tournament. As a result, a decision was taken not to host any of the
matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 as it would not be prudent for the
Government of Dominica to commit to hosting these games.
In light of Dominica’s sterling reputation in hosting international cricket, this decision is
considered to be in the best interest of all. The Government of Dominica thanks Cricket
West Indies (CWI) for its partnership over the years and looks forward to continued
collaboration in the future. The Government of Dominica extends best wishes to the
organisers for a successful tournament in June 2024.
So that so-called stadium is only for fete? A so-called sporting facility that was built recently, can’t host any international games? The one-man rogue regime has really failed in all areas!!!