ICC Sets Global Cricket Schedule Through 2035; India to Host Key Events
The ICC has finalized its global cricket calendar, confirming that India will host the 2029 Champions Trophy and co-host the 2031 World Cup.
BALI, Nov 15: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved its global cricket calendar extending through 2035, which includes plans for major tournaments.
India will host the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in October 2029 and will co-host the 2031 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup alongside other nations. This was confirmed during ICC meetings held in Bali, Indonesia.
The schedule outlines at least one significant ICC event every year from 2028 to 2035, beginning with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2028. England will co-host the T20 World Cup in 2030 with Scotland and Ireland.
The ICC also confirmed that the 2035 Men’s Cricket World Cup will return to the sub-continent after the next edition in 2027, which will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Further details indicate that the World Test Championship Final will continue biennially in June until 2035, with England hosting editions in 2029 and 2031. The Champions Trophy will take place in India from October 9 to 28, 2029, with a subsequent edition planned for 2033, though its host is yet to be decided.
The ICC emphasized the importance of providing long-term visibility for athletes and member associations. They believe this clarity will help develop player pathways and enhance high-performance programs.
“These tournaments serve as pinnacle moments for fans and players alike,” the ICC noted in its release, underscoring the significance of these events in cricket.
Upcoming events also include qualifiers leading up to various tournaments, with cricket’s inclusion in the LA28 Olympics marking a new chapter for the sport.