Confident of hosting WT20 this year: Australian Sports Minister

The fate of the World T20, scheduled to be held in Australia between October and November this year, will be decided on June 10 during the ICC board meeting. But Australian Sports Minister Richard Colbeck is confident of hosting the tournament and reckons that it will be a thrilling showdown Down Under.

Colbeck, in an interview with Sportstar, said that the Australian government is taking a strong approach towards the pandemic and with the curve showing a downward trend, the nation becomes a perfect spot to host the tournament. 

"The Australian government is taking a strong and decisive approach in responding to COVID-19 based on the latest and best



medical advice. It has led the way in flattening the curve of the pandemic and subsequently remains a fitting host for an international sporting spectacle. Australian states and territories are responsible for implementing arrangements regarding the resumption of sport in each jurisdictions. This may result in restrictions on spectator numbers – but in what capacity is not yet clear," he said. 

He also added that the government is committed to taking all safety measures not just for the players but also for the spectators. In fact, Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts recently said that they are looking to provide biosecurity measures in a bid to resume cricket in the nation.