The ICC organized its first-ever T20 World Cup tournament in the United States and West Indies. In the final, the Indian team emerged victorious, defeating South Africa by 7 runs and reclaiming the title after a 17-year drought. The international governing body spent a significant amount during the tournament, and this year, they will discuss the financial details during their annual meeting.
ICC Convenes Annual Meeting
The ICC will hold its annual meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from July 19 to July 22. During the meeting, various critical issues will be discussed, including the losses incurred by hosting the T20 World Cup matches in the US. According to estimates, the ICC suffered a loss of over 2 million US dollars, which translates to approximately 167 crore rupees in Indian currency. The financial details will be presented in the post-event report.
Stadiums Left Half-Empty During Matches
Many matches during the T20 World Cup were played to almost empty stadiums in America. Although some matches in the West Indies saw decent fan turnout, the absence of enthusiastic supporters in the American matches was striking. Experts attribute the lack of enthusiasm to insufficient promotion and high ticket prices, resulting in lower attendance.
The newly constructed stadium in America, built at a significant cost, remained half-empty in most matches, with the exception of India’s matches, which saw better attendance. These facts have led to questions about the efficacy of hosting international cricket tournaments in the United States.
