Government considering T20 World Cup bid but concerned about cost, says Grange
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange, says that the Government has been considering a bid to host matches in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024.
The minister said in a statement on Wednesday that the Government sees the benefit in hosting T20 World Cup games but they are “matching that against the tremendous cost involved”.
She disclosed that the estimated cost to bid and host a few games, including infrastructure upgrades to match and practice venues is more than $450 million.
Minister Grange says discussions are continuing with the Jamaica Cricket Association, which is in dialogue with Cricket West Indies, other stakeholders and potential partners on the way forward considering the huge cost involved.
