ICC finalises calendar till 2035: India to host 2029 Champions Trophy, co-host 2031 WC
The ICC has unveiled an extensive calendar for significant men's cricket tournaments spanning until 2035, which details the qualification processes. This plan features the 2027 ODI World Cup and the upcoming Men's and Women's T20 World Cups in 2028. Additionally, the qualification structure for the men's cricket events at the 2028 Olympics has been established, with eight teams vying for the…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalized the schedule for its major men's cricket events through 2035 and the qualification formats for three global tournaments. The decisions were made during the ICC Board meetings in Bali, Indonesia. The ICC emphasizes strengthening qualification pathways and creating more opportunities for Full and Associate Members.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta stated that these decisions provide greater long-term visibility to players and member associations, enabling them to develop structured calendars, high-performance programs, and improved player pathways. The ICC's major men's events calendar from 2028 through 2035 includes four Men's T20 World Cups, two ODI World Cups, three World Test Championship finals, and two Champions Trophy tournaments.
India will host the 2029 Men's Champions Trophy, and jointly host the 2031 Men's Cricket World Cup with Bangladesh. England will host the 2029 and 2031 World Test Championship finals. The 2030 Men's T20 World Cup will take place in England, Ireland, and Scotland, with the next two editions yet to be confirmed.
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