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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday announced a 35 million pounds ($44.35 million) package that will primarily go into the construction of 16 all-weather domes in cities that will host T20 World Cup matches in 2026 and 2030.
England and Wales are set to host the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup while England, Scotland and Ireland will host the 2030 men’s edition, with Rishi Sunak saying the domes will help participation in cricket throughout the year at the grasroots level.
“I love cricket, that’s no secret. So I’m pleased that today we can support even more young people to get into the game. We’re investing £35 million in grassroots cricket to help over 900,000 young people into playing cricket,” Rishi Sunak wrote on X (formally Twitter) while announcing the package.
“For young people watching their first match today, the draw of getting outside and enjoying the game is just as strong, particularly as we look forward to hosting the women’s and men’s T20 World Cups,” Rishi Sunak said in a statement.
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