Bazid Khan defends ICC over Florida T20 World Cup matches amid rain threat

Former cricketer and commentator Bazid Khan addressed the issue of potential match cancellations due to flood alerts in Florida, which could affect three upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 matches, including today's Ireland vs. USA game.

Speaking on a local sports YouTube channel, Khan explained that moving the matches isn't feasible on short notice.

“The venues were decided a long while ago and the flood alert was not carried out a year or six months ago, it is a recent warning,” Bazid said. “We know it is a hassle to schedule even a match. There are logistics you have to look at including the organisers, the staff and the overall execution of it. Just to say that shift matches from Florida to somewhere else is an easy thing but it is not.”

“If the International Cricket Council (ICC) does manage to do that then it is a miracle but for the ICC, the organisers and the production company, it is a very tough thing to do,” he added.

The results of the Florida matches are important for Pakistan to qualify for the next round of the T20 World Cup 2024.

If rain continues, it could affect Pakistan's hopes, especially in the USA vs. Ireland match today. Pakistan needs Ireland to win; otherwise, if the match is washed out, the USA will earn a point and secure qualification, eliminating Pakistan.