Host Countries of ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022

Host Countries of ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2022

Question: In which country will the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 be held from January 14 to February 5, 2022?
(a) Australia
(b) New Zealand
(c) West Indies
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer—(c)
Related facts—

  • 14th edition of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup take place in the West Indies between 14 January and 5 February 2022.
  • Four host countries have been confirmed as – Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Debutants Uganda has been grouped alongside India, South Africa and Ireland.
  • The sixteen teams competing will see current holders Bangladesh, England, Canada and the United Arab Emirates form Group A, with debutants Uganda placed in Group B alongside India, South Africa and Ireland. Group C comprises Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Papua New Guinea and Group D sees host West Indies, Australia and Sri Lanka. Scotland complete the tournament line up in Group D after New Zealand withdrew due to the extensive mandatory quarantine restrictions for minors on their return home.

Link:
https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/2355522