ICC’s agenda for 2027-31: more T20Is, fewer bilateral ODIs
The ICC will get together in Dubai this week for a workshop in which the next Future Tours Programme (FTP) looms large, with members trying to put a shape to the next international cricket calendar cycle from 2027 to 2031. Starting on Tuesday, the ICC will conduct a cricket operations workshop, which will feature discussions […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will convene in Dubai this week to discuss the next Future Tours Programme (FTP) for international cricket from 2027 to 2031. Although progress has been made, a comprehensive FTP is not expected to be finalized during the meetings. An increase in T20Is between Full Members is anticipated, which may lead to a reduction in bilateral ODIs, as T20Is serve as the ICC's growth vehicle for expanding the game.
Despite this, ODIs will continue to be relevant, with discussions on reintroducing tri-series and quadrilaterals from the 1990s to make them more meaningful. The main commitments of Australia, England, and India with each other have already been established, with the Ashes series continuing its usual pattern and England hosting India in 2029.
The Los Angeles Olympics, scheduled for July 2028, adds a new challenge, as cricket will make its first Olympic appearance since 1900. The shape and format of the WTC, currently in its fourth cycle, have been a topic of discussion, with a recent recommendation by an ICC working committee to include Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Ireland in addition to the current nine teams.
Discussions on the ICC's DRS accreditation programme will also take place, with the governing body aiming to expand the base of review technology suppliers.
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