No 12-team WTC yet, 40-over ODI talk remains just that at ICC meet
The ICC Annual Conference concluded without approving changes to the ODI format or expanding the World Test Championship. Additionally, the governing body maintained the suspension of cricket boards in the USA and Canada.
Why it matters
These decisions impact the global structure and governance of professional cricket, affecting international competition schedules.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not taken any decision on reducing One-Day Internationals from 50 overs to 40 overs, putting to rest speculation that a major format change was imminent following its Annual Conference in Edinburgh.Despite media reports suggesting that the governing body was considering shortening the format, no proposal was approved during the meeting. While the ICC Board discussed its long-term strategy for the game and heard presentations on restructuring cricket in the next commercial cycle, there was no formal decision regarding the future of the ODI format.WTC expansion also remains on holdThe conference also failed to produce any breakthrough on expanding the World Test Championship (WTC) from nine to 12 teams.
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