CA follows BCCI's footsteps to object ICC's new FTP calendar

In an ICC meeting in Dubai, earlier this month, it was decided that the new FTP, starting in 2023, would see eight men's events until 2031 (one per year), as a part of their next broadcast cycle.

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri expressed concerns on the same as it would affect their finances from the media rights, asides aggravating player burnouts.

Speaking on the new ICC FTP model, CA chief Kevin Roberts expressed his apprehensions and said that the proposal would be discussed in the coming months.

"In this last cycle on the men's side, I think we've had six world events in the eight years, whereas the previous cycle, we had one event per year, along with the Champions Trophy," he told SEN Radio.

Roberts further explained that the main area of discussion on the topic would be regarding how would the upcoming ICC events occupy the calendar.

"How many days of the calendar does that represent and how do we ensure the bilateral international cricket between ourselves and other nations is really embraced and respected in the process?" Roberts wondered.

The ICC is doing a commendable job so far to globalize the sport and the introduction of new tournaments is one of the ways forward to it.

While a few member boards might have objected to it, the author finds no harm in playing an ICC event every year, as it would certainly increase the competitiveness in the sport.