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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally announced the relocation of the 2024 men’s Under-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa. This decision comes in the wake of the recent provisional suspension imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) by the ICC due to government interference in the administration of the board.
The rescheduled 2024 U-19 World Cup, originally planned to take place from January 13th to February 4th in Sri Lanka, will now be held in South Africa. Potential venues under consideration for the tournament include Benoni, Potchefstroom, Kimberley, and Bloemfontein. The revised event will introduce a new format, incorporating the intriguing ‘Super Sixes’ during the second stage.
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Comprising 16 teams, the competition will include the top 11 Full Member sides from the 2022 edition, along with five teams determined through regional qualification events. Despite the change in location, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate an exhilarating competition, with the event set to commence around the originally scheduled timeframe.
Despite the setback, Sri Lanka has been granted permission to participate in both international and domestic cricket events. However, the ICC will oversee the supervision of annual funds.
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