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England to host World Cup 2019

Here at Dubai, The ICC and ECB have signed the agreement to host the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales.

The tournament is expected to be played at 10 venues, throughout the june 2019 with 10 teams only.


The 1999 world cup was hosted in the England. The 2004 Champions Trophy and second edition of the World Twenty20, in 2009, were also staged in the UK.

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson added: "The World Cup attracts a broadcast audience in excess of 1.5 billion people and is one of the premier events in world cricket. England and Wales boasts a number of high quality cricket venues providing players, officials and spectators with excellent facilities. We look forward to working with the ECB to deliver an outstanding tournament."

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