Kampala security evaluation to determine ICC shield host rights
UGANDA’S fate on whether it will host the Intercontinental Shield match against Namibia in September will be known on Friday when the international cricket body security manager Sean Carrol presents his report to the ICC board.
UGANDA’S fate on whether it will host the Intercontinental Shield match against Namibia in September will be known on Friday when the international cricket body security manager Sean Carrol presents his report to the ICC board, reports Norman Katende.
Carrol made a two-day visit to Uganda (August 1-2) to inspect the proposed game venues and assess the security situation. He also met several security bosses on his mission.
The ICC had shifted the September 18-21 match from Uganda to Namibia following the bombs that rocked Kampala on July 11 and left close to 80 dead.
Davis Thorley, the competitions officer had earlier indicated that it will take about three months to reassess the situation.
Carrol’s visit came after local cricket boss Justine Ligyalingi appealed against the decision to shift the game to Namibia, arguing that Uganda was safe. He cited the Africa Union summit that ended in Kampala last week as proof enough.
“We are optimistic that ICC will rescind the decision,†Ligyalingi said.
Uganda, currently second in the group needs to win the tie to be assured of a final with United Arab Emirates in November. Shifting the game would give Namibia an advantage.
Carrol made a two-day visit to Uganda (August 1-2) to inspect the proposed game venues and assess the security situation. He also met several security bosses on his mission.
The ICC had shifted the September 18-21 match from Uganda to Namibia following the bombs that rocked Kampala on July 11 and left close to 80 dead.
Davis Thorley, the competitions officer had earlier indicated that it will take about three months to reassess the situation.
Carrol’s visit came after local cricket boss Justine Ligyalingi appealed against the decision to shift the game to Namibia, arguing that Uganda was safe. He cited the Africa Union summit that ended in Kampala last week as proof enough.
“We are optimistic that ICC will rescind the decision,†Ligyalingi said.
Uganda, currently second in the group needs to win the tie to be assured of a final with United Arab Emirates in November. Shifting the game would give Namibia an advantage.