ICC considers World Club T20 and shorter ODIs in calendar overhaul
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The International Cricket Council is exploring a significant redesign of the global cricket calendar. Discussions include creating fixed windows for each format, introducing a World Club Championship for T20 franchises, and potential changes to the duration of one-day internationals. These talks will occur among the 12 full members at the ICC's annual general meeting in Edinburgh this Wednesday, with a strategic review supported by consulting firm McKinsey.
- •ICC discusses multilateral series and continental championships.
- •A World Club Championship for T20 franchises is proposed.
- •Fixed windows for each format being considered.
- •Consulting firm McKinsey involves in strategic review.
- •Annual general meeting takes place in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — World Club T20 and shorter ODIs among ICC options in radical overhaul of calendar
"ICC exploring fixed windows for each format Continental championships among ideas up for debate The International Cricket Council is exploring a radical overhaul of the global calendar with discussions surrounding multilateral series, the creation of continental championships, a World Club Championship for T20 franchises, fixed windows for each format and possible changes to the length of one-day internationals. Talks between the 12 full members will take place at the ICC’s annual general meeting in Edinburgh on Wednesday as part of a strategic review being managed by the consulting firm McKinsey. Continue reading...
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