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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing a new calendar for the 2032-35 period, with six global tournaments planned across four years. ICC members are currently meeting in Bali, where they are expected to approve the schedule for the next cycle after the 2031 ODI World Cup.
The new calendar is expected to bring a major international tournament every year, just like the current cycle. It will include two T20 World Cups, two World Test Championship finals, one Champions Trophy, and one ODI World Cup. However, the ICC has not yet decided the venues.
The T20 World Cup to open the new cycle in 2032
The next global cycle will begin with the T20 World Cup in 2032. The tournament is expected to take place in October and November, but the ICC has not finalized the venue yet.
Two big events are planned for 2033. The ICC World Test Championship final is scheduled for June, while the Champions Trophy will take place in October. The Champions Trophy will feature eight teams, but its format and venue have not been confirmed yet.
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Will England host another WTC Final?
The June window for the 2033 WTC final has raised eyebrows because England usually hosts matches during this part of the year. England has already been awarded the hosting rights for the WTC finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. Whether it will get another opportunity in 2033 remains to be seen.
The 2034 T20 World Cup is scheduled for July. However, the ICC has not revealed its host country either. The same uncertainty remains around the 2035 WTC final and ODI World Cup, as no specific time windows have been mentioned for these events.
ICC to make big decisions on WTC 2027-31 cycles and growing franchise leagues
The ICC meeting in Bali will also decide the WTC matchups for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles. These decisions will help shape the next two editions of the ICC World Test Championship.
Another important matter on the agenda is the growing number of franchise leagues around the world. The ICC Board will review the recommendations of the Franchise League Review Group, which is looking at ways to improve the rules for approving these competitions.
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With more franchise leagues entering the calendar, the ICC wants to make sure that the growth of these tournaments does not affect the wider system. The group is headed by Bangladesh Cricket Board's Tamim Iqbal, while BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia is also part of the panel.
ICC set to distribute USD 650 Million among member boards during Bali Meet
The ICC members are also expected to approve the revenue distribution for the current cycle. Around USD 650 million is available for distribution among the member boards. The money is expected to be shared under the existing revenue-sharing formula.
This will be another major decision that will be taken during the Bali meeting, alongside the approval of the future international cricket calendar.
