Cricket
Just when the Super 8 drama is heating up, the ICC has made a big decision. The semi-final venues may now change depending on which teams qualify!
India and Sri Lanka are co-hosting the tournament. Now, the ICC says the semi-finals won’t have fixed venues. Instead, the location will depend on which teams reach the last four. That means the schedule is not fully locked yet!
With one semi-final venue still “floating” between Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the final decision will depend entirely on which teams qualify
If Pakistan reach the semi-finals, their match will be played in Colombo. Earlier, Pakistan were promised priority for big matches. Now, Sri Lanka may also get a home semi-final chance!
If India qualify, their semi-final is expected in Mumbai (Wankhede). But… If an India vs Pakistan semi-final happens, the match could shift to Colombo for security and travel reasons
If neither Pakistan nor Sri Lanka make it through, one semi-final will be held in Kolkata and the other in Mumbai, making every Super 8 match even more crucial, because the road to the final isn’t just about winning, but also about where you play