The upcoming Women's T20 World Cup has been moved to United Arab Emirates from Bangladesh, which has been rocked by political turmoil and violence in recent weeks.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said some of the participating countries had issued travel advisories for Bangladesh, effectively preventing the country from hosting the tournament in October.
Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladeshi prime minister and fled the country earlier this month amid the protests, and an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has taken charge.
"It is a shame not to be hosting the Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh as we know the Bangladesh Cricket Board would have staged a memorable event," ICC chief executive Geoff Allardice said in a statement.
"Travel advisories from the governments of a number of the participating teams meant that wasn't feasible.
"However, they will retain hosting rights. We look forward to taking an ICC global event to Bangladesh in the near future."
Speaking prior to the ICC's decision, Australia captain Alyssa Healy said she was uncomfortable with the prospect of the tournament being hosted by Bangladesh.
"There's obviously bigger factors at play than putting a cricket tournament on in Bangladesh at the moment," Healy said on Monday.
The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled for October 3 to 20.
Australia has won the past three editions of the tournament.
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