ICC opens Bali meetings with future Test cycles and event windows on agenda
WicketPulse · Published
Cricket’s next two World Test Championship cycles and the calendar for major men’s events are on the agenda as the ICC begins Board and committee meetings in Bali, scheduled for 11–15 November.
Future Test opponents and tournament windows
The ICC said proposed matchups for the 2027–29 and 2029–31 Test championship cycles will be discussed. Windows for established major men’s ICC events between 2028 and 2035 will also be submitted for approval. This announcement sets out the agenda; it does not confirm opponents or tournament dates.
First feedback from league and governance reviews
Two groups formed at the ICC’s annual conference in July are due to deliver their first feedback. The Franchise League Review Group is examining the sanctioning framework as franchise competitions expand, while the Governance Review Committee will present initial recommendations. Neither process should be treated as an announced change to league rules.
Development and decision-review technology
The programme also includes proposed next steps for the Development Pathway Programme for Afghan refugee women cricketers and consideration of the ICC’s DRS Accreditation Programme.
What supporters should watch for next
Decisions emerging from the meetings will require separate confirmation. The immediate significance is the planning of future international competition rather than a change to an announced fixture list. Proposed Test matchups, tournament windows and regulatory discussions remain separate from approved schedules or rules.