T20 World Cup: Abu Dhabi honoured to play their part, says CEO Matt Boucher

Kolkata: A top official of Abu Dhabi Cricket, which will play a key role alongwith the relevant bodies of Dubai and Sharjah in hosting the T20 World Cup cricket in the UAE in October-November, said they were honoured at the decision of International Cricket Council and Indian cricket board. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has, on Monday, confirmed that they will be shifting the event to the UAE to ‘‘safeguard the safety’’ of the players and other stakeholders in view of the Covid-19 situation in India.

‘‘We are honoured and look forward to hosting the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to further bolster the UAE capital’s reputation as a preferred cricket destination this season and cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as an exceptional world-class sporting facility in these exceptional circumstances,’’ Matthew Boucher, CEO of Abu Dhabi Cricket, told Gulf News.