Men's T20 World Cup unlikely this year, says CA chairman Earl Eddings

In another development that took place on Tuesday came in form of Nick Hockley being brought in as Cricket Australia’s interim CEO after Kevin Roberts was shown the door with 18 months still left in his contract.

“I would say it is unlikely … trying to get (teams from) 16 countries into Australia when most countries are still going through COVID spiking is unrealistic or very, very difficult,” Eddings told reporters during a video conference.

He said Cricket Australia had suggested some alternatives to the International Cricket Council and the tournament fate will be decided by the world governing body in July board meeting.

It’s more likely the main income for the Australian summer will be from a tour by India, with cricket boards in both countries working to get agreement from governments to make it possible for the series to go ahead.

Roberts rose to the role of CEO in October 2018 when he succeeded James Sutherland after nearly 18 years in the role.

"Cricket, like all national sports, has been going through a period of significant change and – in recent months we have had the added uncertainty delivered by COVID-19," Eddings said.

"The entire cricket community has been affected and difficult decisions have been – and will continue to be necessary – to ensure that cricket at every level is in the best shape it can be now and in the future."