ICC Board to Discuss Budget Overruns at T20 World Cup USA Leg

The United States leg of the T20 World Cup is under scrutiny as reports suggest that the event may have exceeded its budget, leading to potential losses running into millions of dollars. The ICC Board is set to discuss the financial implications during its Annual Conference in Colombo on July 19.

While the exact figures are yet to be determined due to incomplete auditing, concerns have been raised about the financial viability of the US leg of the tournament. Tournament Director Chris Tetley has reportedly resigned, with sources indicating that his departure was in the works even before the tournament began.

Despite expectations of significant revenue from ticket sales, the choice of New York City as one of the venues has drawn criticism. The Nassau County Cricket Stadium’s pitch and outfield received negative feedback, prompting questions about the decision-making process behind selecting the location.

“The event could have been held in other cities in the USA, and the lack of practice matches to assess the playing conditions has raised concerns about the suitability of the venue for top-level cricket,” a source revealed.

As the ICC grapples with the aftermath of the T20 World Cup in the US, the focus now shifts to addressing the financial challenges and ensuring better planning for future events to avoid similar issues.