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ICC delays plans for World Club Championship after ‘Big Three’ object

England, Australia and India say no space for extra eventsNo new international tournaments until 2031 at earliestThe International Cricket Council (ICC) will not introduce a World Club Championship or more international multilateral tournaments until 2031 at the earliest because of resistance from England, Australia and India.After informal discussions between the ICC and member boards over several months, a cricket ­operations workshop in Dubai last week concluded without any ­additional events being proposed. This means the next Future Tours Programme (FTP), covering 2027 to 2031, will ­mirror that of the current cycle. Continue reading...

Published Oct 5, 2026 · 1:30 PMOriginal source: Sport | The Guardian1 reads
England, Australia and India say no space for extra eventsNo new international tournaments until 2031 at earliestThe International Cricket Council (ICC) will not introduce a World Club Championship or more international multilateral tournaments until 2031 at the earliest because of resistance from England, Australia and India.After informal discussions between the ICC and member boards over several months, a cricket ­operations workshop in Dubai last week concluded without any ­additional events being proposed. This means the next Future Tours Programme (FTP), covering 2027 to 2031, will ­mirror that of the current cycle. Continue reading...
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