Healy Questions Morality of T20 World Cup in Bangladesh Amid Crisis, But Australia Remains Ready for Venue Change

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy expressed concerns over the moral implications of holding October’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, given the ongoing political crisis. With over 400 deaths reported during recent unrest, including minors, Healy stated it would be "hard to fathom" playing there, emphasizing that resources should focus on aiding the stricken nation.

Alyssa Healy said : 

"I'd find it hard to fathom playing there at the moment, as a human being, I feel like it might be the wrong thing to do," 

"(That would be) taking resources away from a country that is really struggling. They're needing everyone they can possibly get in there helping people that are dying. 

"There's obviously bigger factors at play than putting a cricket tournament on in Bangladesh at the moment ... but I'll leave it to the ICC to work out." 

"Going there and getting used to those conditions and slow turning wickets has probably put us in a good place, "It's more about what our team looks like, and what people are working on individually headed into a World Cup on the subcontinent. "Whether it is in Bangladesh, or it's not in Bangladesh, I don't think affects us greatly with the make-up of what we've got. 

"We're well prepared for whatever is thrown at us." She added.

The ICC is expected to decide soon whether to move the tournament, with the UAE and Zimbabwe as potential hosts. Despite the uncertainty, Healy remains confident in Australia's preparedness, noting that their recent tour of Bangladesh and experience on turning wickets have them ready for any location. The team is set to announce its squad for the title defense next Monday.

Src - Australia cricket.com.au