|| CF Correspondent ||

Cricket Australia is hoping to host the men’s T20 World Cup full house as per schedule in October despite the coronavirus pandemic situation collapsing sports events worldwide.

The coronavirus outbreak has altered sports calendars of both international and domestic cricket.

"We're really hoping that all forms of sport can be played again in a few weeks or a few months' time," CA chief Kevin Roberts was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.

"None of us are experts in this situation obviously, so our hope is that we're back in very much normal circumstances come October and November when the men's T20 World Cup is to be played."

Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin with the pre-qualifiers from October 18-23 and the main event of 12 team competition will start from 24 October and the final will be played on November 15 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and CA is planning for a full house.

"And at this stage we're planning on November 15, to have a full house at the MCG to inspire the world through men's cricket as the women's cricketers did here just last week," Roberts said.

Last week, Australia's ODI series against New Zealand was called off after the first match, as was Bangladesh third phase series to Pakistan, India's ODI series against South Africa, Ireland and Zimbabwe series.