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ICC postpones World Club Championship plans until at least 2031

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

ICC postpones World Club Championship plans until at least 2031

Summary

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided not to launch a World Club Championship or introduce additional international tournaments until 2031. This decision follows objections from key cricketing nations, including England, Australia, and India, which expressed concerns about scheduling conflicts. A recent cricket operations workshop in Dubai saw no proposals for new events. The current Future Tours Programme (FTP) will remain unchanged for the next cycle from 2027 to 2031, reflecting this decision.

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Key Details

•ICC will not introduce new tournaments until 2031
•Resistance from England, Australia, and India influenced the decision
•Cricket operations workshop in Dubai concluded without proposals
•Next FTP from 2027 to 2031 mirrors the current cycle

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7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — ICC delays plans for World Club Championship after ‘Big Three’ object

What they're saying

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England, Australia and India say no space for extra events No new international tournaments until 2031 at earliest The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not introduce a World Club Championship or more international multilateral tournaments until 2031 at the earliest after resistance from England, Australia and India. After informal discussions between the ICC and member boards over several months, a cricket operations workshop in Dubai last week concluded without any additional events being proposed. This means the next addition of the Future Tours Programme (FTP) covering 2027 to 2031 will mirror that of the current cycle. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Exclusive by Matt Hughes

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