League: ICC Sport: Cricket Country: Global Category: General

ICC removes Sri Lanka as host for 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:55 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

ICC removes Sri Lanka as host for 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy

Summary

The International Cricket Council has stripped Sri Lanka of its hosting rights for the inaugural 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy. The decision stems from ongoing concerns regarding government interference within the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket. The sport’s governing body does not recognize the current politically appointed Transformation Committee and continues to prohibit the board from attending board meetings. As a result of this transition, the tournament venue will be moved, with a new location to be determined at a future board meeting. This development carries significant implications for the national team, as they may now lose their automatic qualification spot in the six-team competition due to their current world ranking. This move follows similar action taken by the ICC in 2023, when Sri Lanka was removed as host for the U-19 World Cup following leadership disputes.

Source Links

ESPNcricinfo Yahoo Sports BBC Sport Sky Sports

Status Watch

•The ICC relocated the 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy due to government interference at Sri Lanka Cricket.
•The ICC currently refuses to recognize the government-appointed Transformation Committee managing the sport.
•Sri Lanka risks losing its automatic qualification spot for the tournament due to being ranked sixth.
•A new host country for the 2027 event will be decided at a future board meeting.

Latest Updates

2:37 PMESPNcricinfo — India to host inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in February
2:28 PMYahoo Sports — ICC moves Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India
2:28 PMBBC Sport — Sri Lanka stripped of hosting Women's Champions Trophy
7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Explained: Why ICC stripped Sri Lanka of 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy hosting rights

What they're saying

"
The ICC has removed Sri Lanka’s hosting rights for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 over government interference in Sri Lanka Cricket. The tournament will be moved elsewhere, with the venue yet to be decided. Sri Lanka could also miss out as hosts because they are ranked sixth. The ICC wants SLC to return to an elected administration.
— Yahoo Sports

"
The ICC has confirmed that the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy will be held in India next year, after Sri Lanka were removed from hosting duties.
— Sky Sports