New Zealand accepts decision to postpone Women’s Cricket World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday, postponed the Women’s World Cup until February 2022 due to uncertainty over COVID-19 pandemic.

New Zealand said it could have probably hosted the women`s Cricket World Cup next year, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) has backed the decision to postpone the event for a year.

“This is obviously a disappointing decision for cricket players and fans around the world,” New Zealand Sports Minister Grant Robertson said in a statement on Saturday.

“The organising committee in New Zealand has been working with the government to ensure a safe and enjoyable tournament could be played.

“We could have done it in 2021, but now we will look to 2022. As a government we have reiterated our commitment to supporting the tournament.”