ICC officials to finalize schedule for 2032-35 cycle: Details here
What's the story
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to approve the schedule for the 2032-35 cycle, which includes six global events. The upcoming cycle will begin with a T20 World Cup in October-November 2032, although the venue is yet to be confirmed. In 2033, two major events are on the cards: The World Test Championship (WTC) final in June and an eight-team Champions Trophy in October.
Uncertainty
Venues and formats yet to be confirmed
The ICC has not confirmed the venues for any of the aforementioned events or revealed the format of the Champions Trophy in 2033.
This lack of information could lead to speculation about potential locations.
However, it's worth noting that England has already been awarded hosting rights for WTC finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031.
Future planning
Updates on WTC matchups and franchise league regulations
The ICC meeting in Bali will also finalize the WTC matchups for the upcoming 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles. This is part of their long-term planning strategy for international cricket.
The board will also consider recommendations from the Franchise League Review Group, which aims to improve current regulations and protect the cricket ecosystem amid an increasing number of franchise leagues.
Financial matters
Revenue distribution for current cycle
The meeting is also expected to approve the revenue distribution for the current cycle, with around $650 million available for disbursement among members.
The amount will be distributed according to the existing revenue-sharing formula.
This meeting is crucial as it determines how financial resources are allocated among different cricketing nations and bodies.