David Richardson has confirmed that Australia will be the hosts of the 2020 edition of the World Twenty20.
Australia have been confirmed as hosts for the World Twenty20 competition in 2020. Speaking to media, ICC chief executive David Richardson confirmed that the T20 event will be held for the first time Down Under.
Australia, along with New Zealand, are currently hosting the upcoming 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, and Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland said it would be a honour to host a global event on behalf of the ICC. "We haven't cast our minds that far ahead yet, 2020 seems like a long way away. We'll focus our attention on that after this tournament," he said.
There was some confusion regarding New Zealand's status as the co-hosts of the tournament in 2020. However, an NZC spokesman said the statement from the press conference with Richardson was incorrect and that Australia would be the sole hosts. NZC CEO David White was unaware of New Zealand's involvement in the tournament.
Australia last hosted an ICC event 23 years ago and Richardson lamented the long wait. "We haven't cast our minds that far ahead yet, 2020 seems like a long way away. We'll focus our attention on that after this tournament," he said.
Following the end of the 2015 World Cup, India will host the 2016 edition of the World Twenty20 while England will host the Champions Trophy in 2017 and the World Cup in 2019.
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