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ICC T20 World Cup not ' feasible' in 2020: PCB chairman Ehsan Mani

Even if the ICC T20 World Cup is held, it will be in a bio-bubble environment, including empty stadiums, says Pakistan cricket board chairman Ehsan Mani

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We are also taking into consideration views of associate member countries who get shares from the event and expect a final decision in three to four weeks time, says Ehsan Mani

Agencies Karachi

3 min read Last Updated : Jun 18 2020 | 10:51 AM IST

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday said he does not foresee the ICC T20 World Cup taking place later this year in Australia as the Covid-19 pandemic remains a huge threat.

Mani's comments came a day after Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Earl Eddings conceded that the global T20 showpiece seems "unrealistic" as it will be difficult to fly in 16 teams to the country.

"We have had a lot of discussions and the feeling is it (T20 World Cup) would not be possible this year. ICC has World Cups lined up in

Topics : Coronavirus ICC T20 World Cup 2020 Pakistan Cricket Board International Cricket Council Cricket Australia

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