The International Cricket Council (ICC) has drawn up a proposed international cricket calendar for the 2032-35 cycle, featuring six major men’s tournaments across four years. The schedule includes two T20 World Cups, two World Test Championship (WTC) finals, an eight-team Champions Trophy and the 2035 ODI World Cup.
According to a report by Cricbuzz, ICC members are meeting in Bali to discuss the future global events calendar, which is expected to be considered for approval. However, the proposed schedule is yet to receive final approval, and the ICC has not announced venues for the tournaments.
The next cycle will begin with the T20 World Cup in October-November 2032. Two major events are planned for 2033, followed by another T20 World Cup in 2034 and the WTC final and ODI World Cup in 2035.
ICC Global Events Calendar 2032-35
The proposed calendar features six major men’s international tournaments:
| Year | Tournament | Scheduled Window | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2032 | T20 World Cup | October-November | Not announced |
| 2033 | World Test Championship Final | June | Not announced |
| 2033 | Champions Trophy (eight teams) | October | Not announced |
| 2034 | T20 World Cup | July | Not announced |
| 2035 | World Test Championship Final | Not specified | Not announced |
| 2035 | ODI World Cup | Not specified | Not announced |
The ICC has not specified scheduling windows for the 2035 WTC final and ODI World Cup. The venues for all six tournaments are also yet to be announced.
Key Details of the ICC Bali Meeting
| Agenda | Details |
| Future Events Calendar | Approval of the proposed 2032-35 global events calendar |
| Total Global Events | Six major men’s tournaments |
| Champions Trophy | Eight-team tournament planned for October 2033 |
| WTC Finals | Matchups for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles to be approved |
| WTC Final Hosts | England will host the 2027, 2029 and 2031 finals |
| Franchise League Regulations | ICC Board to review recommendations of the Franchise League Review Group |
| Review Group Head | Tamim Iqbal |
| BCCI Representative | Secretary Devajit Saikia |
| Revenue Distribution | Around USD 650 million to be distributed among ICC members |
| Revenue-Sharing Formula | Expected to remain unchanged |
Champions Trophy Scheduled for October 2033
One of the major highlights of the proposed calendar is the return of the Champions Trophy in October 2033.
The tournament is planned as an eight-team event. However, the ICC has not officially confirmed its format or the host country.
The 2033 calendar will also feature the World Test Championship final in June, making it the only year in the proposed cycle with two major men’s global tournaments.
Two T20 World Cups Planned Between 2032 and 2034
The proposed schedule includes two editions of the men’s T20 World Cup.
The first is scheduled for October-November 2032, while the second is planned for July 2034. The ICC has not announced the host countries or venues for either tournament.
The July 2034 window is notable because it differs from the October-November period allocated to the 2032 edition.
England to Host WTC Finals in 2027, 2029 and 2031
England has secured hosting rights for the next three World Test Championship finals, scheduled for 2027, 2029 and 2031.
For the subsequent cycle, the ICC has proposed another WTC final in June 2033, followed by the next final in 2035. However, the host venues for these two finals have not been confirmed.
The ICC meeting in Bali is also expected to approve the WTC matchups for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles.
ICC to Review Franchise League Regulations
Apart from the international events calendar, franchise cricket regulations are also on the agenda at the ICC Board meeting.
The board will review recommendations from the Franchise League Review Group, which is examining the existing ICC framework for approving and regulating franchise leagues around the world.
The group is headed by former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia among its members.
The review aims to strengthen the existing regulatory framework and address challenges arising from the growing number of franchise competitions.
ICC Revenue Distribution Also on the Agenda
The ICC meeting is also expected to consider revenue distribution for the current cycle.
Around USD 650 million is available for distribution among ICC members. According to the report, the existing revenue-sharing formula is expected to remain unchanged.
The proposed 2032-35 calendar, franchise league regulations and revenue distribution are among the key matters being discussed at the Bali meeting.
FAQs
How many major tournaments are planned in the ICC 2032-35 calendar?
The proposed calendar features six major men’s tournaments: two T20 World Cups, two World Test Championship finals, one Champions Trophy and one ODI World Cup.
When will the 2033 Champions Trophy take place?
The proposed Champions Trophy is scheduled for October 2033. It is planned as an eight-team tournament, but its format and venue have not been officially confirmed.
When will the next T20 World Cups take place after 2031?
The proposed schedule includes T20 World Cups in October-November 2032 and July 2034.
