Uncertainty is mounting over the hosting of the upcoming T20 World Cup in India, as growing international concern surrounds the spread of the deadly Nipah virus in the country. The resurgence of the virus has raised serious questions about the health and safety of players, officials, and support staff, casting a shadow over the tournament’s preparations. Several major cricketing nations have already expressed apprehension, prompting discussions about whether participation under the current circumstances would be safe. The high fatality rate associated with the Nipah virus and fears of rapid transmission have intensified scrutiny, turning the issue into a global cricketing concern rather than a domestic health matter. Although health protocols have been strengthened in various regions of India, international confidence remains fragile. Ensuring the safety of players, coaching teams, match officials, and traveling personnel has become a central topic of debate, as any lapse could have far-reaching consequences. A global tournament like the World Cup demands not only sporting excellence but also absolute assurance of safety, and even a small risk can trigger major repercussions. Against this backdrop, calls for heightened vigilance have grown louder, with some stakeholders suggesting that alternative arrangements should be considered if the situation fails to improve. As a result, speculation about shifting venues has gained momentum, including the possibility of relocating part or all of the tournament to another country. While the current schedule involves matches across multiple locations, the evolving health crisis has made contingency planning a pressing necessity. However, changing venues at a late stage would pose a significant challenge for international cricket authorities, given the complex logistics involved, including broadcasting rights, ticketing, security coordination, and travel arrangements. Past precedents show that requests for venue changes on security or health grounds have not always been accepted, adding another layer of complexity to the present debate. Decisions surrounding a tournament of this scale require balancing sporting integrity, commercial interests, and diplomatic considerations. Consequently, the concerns surrounding India’s World Cup hosting are no longer limited to health risks alone; they now intersect with broader questions about the tournament’s credibility, the preparedness of participating teams, and the stability of the global cricket calendar. The direction this situation ultimately takes will depend on how effectively the health risks are managed in the coming days and whether the organizers can convincingly demonstrate that comprehensive measures are in place to protect everyone involved in the event.