World Cup amid war and tremors while J&K script a story of steel
By K.R. Nayar From Eden Gardens Kolkata. As the ICC T20 World Cup tiptoes into its final week, many unexpected incidents are happening — as unexpected as some of the results of the matches. The US–Israel–Iran war and the attacks on Middle Eastern countries have created tension for the organisers, though fans here are focused on the oncoming matches. A statement from the ICC expressed its concern and said that players, team management, match officials, broadcast teams, and event staff rely on Gulf hub airports, particularly Dubai, and that ICC security consultants are liaising with the relevant authorities to plan their course of action. In Kolkata, the main talking points among cricket fans were about the Friday earthquake and the India–West Indies . The giant screen at the Eden Gardens. Photo by K.R. Nayar Earthquake and cricket fans An earthquake before an important cricket World Cup match is not something fans expect to happen. While the hurricane after the 2024 ICC ...