ICC delays plans for World Club Championship after ‘Big Three’ object
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has shelved plans for a World Club Championship and other new tournaments until at least 2031. This decision follows strong resistance from the 'Big Three' cricket nations—England, Australia, and India—who cite a lack of space in the international calendar.
Why it matters
The dominance of the 'Big Three' in cricket governance highlights the tension between global expansion efforts by the ICC and the commercial interests of the sport's most powerful nations.
India fans at the 2023 World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad. England, Australia and India have resisted adding more tournaments to the calendar. Photograph: Saurabh Sirohiya/Zuma Press/Shutterstock India fans at the 2023 World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad. England, Australia and India have resisted adding more tournaments to the calendar. Photograph: Saurabh Sirohiya/Zuma Press/Shutterstock International Cricket Council ICC delays plans for World Club Championship after ‘Big Three’ object England, Australia and India say no space for extra events
No new international tournaments until 2031 at earliest
Prefer the Guardian on Google The 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.
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