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The 2024 T20 World Cup is set to be an exciting cricketing spectacle, and the Caribbean venues have been confirmed for this eagerly anticipated tournament, which will also be hosted in the West Indies and the USA. In addition to the previously announced US venues in Dallas, Florida, and New York, the following Caribbean nations will serve as hosts: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago.

This multi-nation competition will feature a total of 20 teams and is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 30. The host countries, West Indies and the USA, automatically qualify, along with the top eight teams from the 2022 T20 World Cup: Australia, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Additionally, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have secured their spots based on their T20I rankings at the conclusion of the previous T20 World Cup.

The remaining five spots will be determined through regional qualifiers, which include the Americas Qualifier, Asia Qualifier, and Africa Qualifier. With an array of teams competing, the 2024 T20 World Cup promises to deliver thrilling cricketing action and showcase the talent from around the globe. Cricket fans worldwide can look forward to an exciting tournament that will captivate audiences across the West Indies and the USA.

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Speaking about the venues for the multi-team event, ICC chief executive Geoff Allardice said: "We're delighted to announce the seven Caribbean venues that will host the biggest ICC Men's T20 World Cup ever staged, with 20 teams competing for the trophy. They're all popular venues with players and fans alike that will provide a wonderful backdrop to the event.

"This will be the third ICC senior men's event hosted by the West Indies, and the matches will again give cricket fans the unique experience of enjoying cricket in the Caribbean. I'd like to thank Cricket West Indies and the seven host governments for their continued commitment and support of our sport."

Johnny Grave, the CEO of Cricket West Indies CEO, added: "This is an exciting moment as we announce the venues approved to host the largest ICC Men's T20 World Cup in history, with 20 teams playing in 55 matches in June next year.

"We are grateful to the host Governments of the Caribbean for their overwhelming responses and enthusiasm for hosting what will be the most significant sporting event held in our region for a generation.

"We are confident that together we will deliver a world-class tournament showcasing the best this region has to offer with our unique culture and carnival atmosphere that will ensure there is a real celebration of the sport next June," said Grave.