HOST
The eighth ICC Men's T20 World Cup is slated to take place
from 16 October to 13 November 2022. The tournament was originally scheduled to
take place in 2020, however the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced
in July 2020 that it had been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The
T20 World Cup was originally set to take place in India in 2021, however it was
later relocated to the UAE and Oman. The ICC also announced in August 2020 that
Australia would host the rescheduled tournament in 2022. The ICC confirmed all
of the tournament's schedules on January 21, 2022.
The 2016 competition was held in India. After a five-year hiatus, India was awarded the hosting duties for the 2021 edition as well, but because to the COVID-19 pandemic, the matches were held in Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Australia, which won the competition the year before, will serve as the host nation for the 2022 edition.
VENUE:
MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND(MCG), SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND(SCG), ADELAID OVAL, GABBA BRISBANE, KARDINIA PARK, BELLERIVE OVAL, PERTH.
DETAILS ABOUT VENUES:
MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND(MCG):
It is a historic stadium where some of Australian sports' most enduring events have taken place.While Victoria and New South Wales competed in the inaugural intercolonial game in March 1856, the first cricket game played at the MCG took place in September 1854.
The MCG is the site of the AFL Grand Final, the 1956 Olympic Games, the 2006 Commonwealth Games, a number of significant international events, and the birthplace of Test Cricket (1877) and One-Day International Cricket (1971).
The MCG is the only stadium in the world besides Lord's to have twice hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup Final (1992 and 2015).Both in 1991, when the Great Southern Stand was rebuilt, and in 2003–2005, when the Northern Stand took the place of the previous Ponsford, Members, and Olympic Stands, the MCG underwent extensive renovations.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final will take place at the MCG
in 2022.
SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND(SCG):
The SCG, which is steeped in sporting heritage, has offered a wealth of entertainment for more than 150 years. The historic grounds, which are regarded as one of the nation's architectural treasures, have hosted almost every notable Australian cricketer. The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCG) is situated in Sydney's cultural quarter, close to the city's CBD. The NSW Cricket Association built the SCG on the site of the old 1852 Garrison Ground in Paddington, behind Victoria Barracks. The SCG is now regarded as one of the world's top cricket facilities, holding the annual New Year Test and One-Day Internationals, as well as serving as the home field for the NSW Blues and Sydney Sixers.
ADELAID OVAL:
The proud centrepiece of this international city is Adelaide
Oval. It is a location rich in sporting, artistic, and cultural history that is
cherished for both its past and present attributes. The stadium can now hold
53,500 people thanks to a significant refurbishment that was finished in 2013
and strengthened its reputation for hosting top-tier events. AFL, cricket,
soccer, rugby league, and sold-out performances by well-known singers like
Adele, Guns N' Roses, and The Rolling Stones are currently held at Adelaide
Oval.
Cricket has been played with pride in South Australia for
about 150 years. The Adelaide Oval has hosted historic games over the years,
including the first-ever day-night Ashes Test in 2017. As a tribute to
Australian cricket star Sir Donald Bradman, the ground also houses the renowned
Bradman Collection Museum. It also offers the well-liked RoofClimb experience,
which whisks guests up into the air for a fresh perspective on this unique
location. There are also escorted walking excursions focused on cricket.
GABBA BRISBANE:
Since 1896, The Gabba has served as Queensland's primary
cricket venue. It is renowned throughout the cricketing world for holding
Sheffield Shield games as well as all international cricket competitions.
It typically hosts the first Test match of the Australian
season and will offer fans at the ICC T20 World Cup a pleasant and exciting
atmosphere.
The Gabba is well known for its "genuine" pitches, which are hard, fast, and bouncy and ideal for T20 cricket.
KARDINIA PARK:
One of Victoria's most magnificent stadiums, Kardinia Park Stadium has recently undergone renovations that have allowed it to become a premier regional venue and first-class cricket facility.
It was constructed in 1941 and has hosted numerous national and international athletic events, including the Geelong Cats of the Australian Football League.The heart and soul of the community hub Kardinia Park Precinct, which also includes netball and aquatic facilities, as well as lots of park space and playgrounds, is the stadium, which has little over 30,000 seats.As part of its annual events calendar, Kardinia Park has recently hosted the Big Bash League, international T20 matches, soccer friendlies, super rugby, and Nitro Circus.
BELLERIVE OVAL:
Bellerive Oval is located on the eastern bank of the Derwent River, just a 10-minute drive from Hobart's downtown. The location was initially established in 1914, but it wasn't until the 1987–88 season that it assumed its current role as Hobart's premier cricket headquarters.
With the new Ricky Ponting Stand opening in early 2015 in
time for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, the stadium has undergone substantial
improvements throughout time. Australian Football League games as well as
domestic and international cricket are currently played at Bellerive Oval.
PERTH CRICKET STADIUM:
On the Burswood Peninsula, east of the Perth CBD, is where you'll find Perth Stadium and the adjacent park.This 60,000-seat, world-class, multi-purpose stadium, with views of the picturesque Swan River and Perth city in the west and the foothills in the east, hosts a range of sporting and entertainment events, including concerts, the Australian Football League, international and Big Bash League cricket, soccer, rugby league, and union. The stadium was formally inaugurated on January 21, 2018.
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