ICC delays plans for World Club Championship after ‘Big Three’ object
The Guardian · · g292223
England, Australia and India say no space for extra events No new international tournaments until 2031 at earliest The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not introduce a World Club Championship or more international multilateral tournaments until 2031 at the earliest after resistance from England, Australia and India. After informal discussions between the ICC and member boards over several months, a cricket operations workshop in Dubai last week concluded without any additional events being proposed. This means the next addition of the Future Tours Programme (FTP) covering 2027 to 2031 will mirror that of the current cycle. Continue reading...
England, Australia and India say no space for extra events No new international tournaments until 2031 at earliest The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not introduce a World Club Championship or more international multilateral tournaments until 2031 at the earliest after resistance from England, Australia and India. After informal discussions between the ICC and member boards over several months, a cricket operations workshop in Dubai last week concluded without any additional events being proposed. This means the next addition of the Future Tours Programme (FTP) covering 2027 to 2031 will mirror that of the current cycle. Continue reading...