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New Zealand is withdrawn from the 2022 U19 World Cup when returning home due to “minors' quarantine restrictions”

 
After New Zealand's withdrawal, Scotland became the 16th team to compete in the tournament after previously missing out on qualifying in European qualifiers.
The 2022 ICC U19 World Cup is still a year away, but the New Zealand U-19 team has already pulled back from next year's edition. According to the report by ESPNCricinfo after the New Zealand U-19 team withdrew from the ICC U19 World Cup in 2022, Scotland finished 16th in the ranking.

The World Cup will take place in the Caribbean from January 14th to February 5th. In the 14th edition of the 50-over competition, 16 teams compete in four groups at 10 venues in Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis. for the title and Trinidad and Tobago.

Uganda, which made its debut in 2004, plays alongside India, South Africa and Ireland in Group B. Defending champion Bangladesh plays in Group A with England, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Group C includes Papua New Guinea (PNG), Afghanistan, Pakistan and Zimbabwe, while Group D consists of Australia, Sri Lanka, Scotland and hosts the West Indies.

About the U19 World Cup in 2022

The U19 World Cup 2022 will be held from January 14th to February 5th in the West Indies. In the 14th edition of the 50-over tournament, 16 teams will be divided into four groups. The games will be played at 10 venues in Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago. This is the first time that the Caribbean nation has hosted the U19 World Cup. The two semi-finals of the tournament will be played on February 1st and 2nd, respectively.

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Bangladesh are the current defending champions after beating India in a low-scoring thriller in the 2020 U19 World Cup final. In Group A they meet England, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. India, Ireland, South Africa and Uganda form Group B. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and Zimbabwe are in Group C.

Groups of the U19 World Cup 2022

Group A - Bangladesh, England, Canada, United Arab Emirates

Group B - India, Ireland, South Africa, Uganda

Group C - Afghanistan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe

Group D - Australia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, West Indies

Venues for the U19 World Cup 2022

St. Kitts and Nevis - Warner Park, Conaree, (Sandy Point - warm-up game location only)

Guyana - Guyana National Stadium, (Everest - warm-up match venue only)

Trinidad and Tobago - Brian Lara Cricket Ground, Queens Park Oval, Diego Martin

Antigua and Barbuda - Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Coolidge Cricket Ground