Ireland are in advanced talks to stage the men’s T20 World Cup in 2030, in a hosting partnership with England, Wales and Scotland. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are leading the development of the bid, with Ireland slated as co-hosts, not simply providing the venue for an odd game, as has happened in the past. The ICC are keen to grow the game globally through what is now a biennial tournament and the proposed format for T20 World Cup in 2030 will consist of 20 teams competing in 55 matches at 11 venues. A successful bid by Ireland could spur serious work at the proposed national stadium at Abbotstown, with floodlight facilities included. There has already been one World Cup match held in Dublin, a 50-overs affair in 1999 between West Indies and Bangladesh as hosts England farmed out games to Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.

Source: Irish Independent November 11, 2021 07:06 UTC