India Could Lose Right To Host 2021 Champions Trophy

India "could lose out" on hosting the 2021 Champions Trophy if the government does not "allow tax exemption on the event," according to the PTI. The Int'l Cricket Council "is already exploring alternative host countries in a similar time zone." Following its board meeting on Friday, the ICC expressed "concerns" at the Indian government's "stance of not approving tax exemptions to ICC events." The world body, however, said that it will "continue to have dialogue with the Indian government, with the help of the BCCI." The ICC is reportedly fearing a revenue loss of at least $100M "if tax exemption is not granted for the mega tournament." The Indian government did not provide tax exemption for the World T20 in '16. Also during Friday's meeting, the first of '18, the ICC board agreed to a "revised financial model incorporating increased allocations for Ireland and Afghanistan" as the newest full members of the ICC (PTI, 2/10).