World Cup fable

IT MAY BEa storm in a tea cup, but an indication of a shift in the staging of the 2024 ICC T/20 competition is seeing some currents. One will have to await the official announcements.

The rivalry appears to be an English and American continuation. And the Caribbean is embroiled in the affair. USA is scheduled to host part of the 2024 event. Their Major League Cricket showpiece is set for July 13 to July 30. They have a programme which they hope will be a trial run for their leg of the event.

England’s Jason Roy, along with Australians Matthew Wade, Marcus Stoinis and Moses Henriques are enlisted with the MLC enterprise.

USA Cricket is banking on that tournament to convince the ICC of their ability to fulfil expectations.

Some interests are suggesting the shift including Scotland and Ireland, for the championship and repose the following tournament to the Caribbean and USA.

The English are projecting “lack of cricket structure,” raises questions about the fragility of sporting decisions. One knows that cricket is like life. Changes will come and there must be adjustments.

The manner in which it comes out that shifting a tournament can be contemplated without involvement of the hosts is a type of disregard. The West Indies Cricket Board have invited member territories to bid for hosting aspects of the tournament.

I want to be believe that many countries have stepped up their readiness in anticipation of a genuine response. The idea of targeting the USA as an excuse for shifting the tournament is a sign of deeper cricketing aspirations and intentions.

England has been established as the authors of the rules.

The Indian cricketers are slated for a stopover in USA on their way to the Caribbean in July.

The MLC has some Indian connections, like the trend that is creeping into the Caribbean Premier League, itself into preparation for its next display.

The USA Cricket authorities are confident that they can ward off any challenge to their hosting privileges. It will be interesting to see how the scenario unfolds.

Abrupt and far reaching upheavals are part of the norm. When they happen it’s the routine. That’s how the cycle condenses.

Whatever the circumstances, there will be something for everyone to use. Arnos Vale needed upgrading. With the array of activities possible with facilities in place, there is the natural blend of economic and health benefits.

There is nothing wrong with getting your house in order, with or without the likelihood of a visitor dropping by at any moment. We in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are noted for our hospitality. We haven’t lost in one bit.

With an expanding base of resources to accommodate people, SVG is an attraction for more reasons than one. We have the history of being the guardian of Caribbean culture. We have no plans of relinquishing that heritage.