ICC Reveals Roadmap Until 2035, India Gets Hosting Rights for Two Major Events
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made a major announcement for cricket fans. The ICC has finalized the schedule and dates for major men’s cricket tournaments leading up to the year 2035. With this decision, the landscape of the international cricket calendar for the coming years has become clear.
India has been awarded the hosting rights for two major ICC tournaments during this period. Team India will host the Champions Trophy in 2029, while India and Bangladesh will jointly host the ODI World Cup in 2031. The ICC Board approved these events during a meeting held in Bali, Indonesia.
India to Host 2029 Champions Trophy
According to the ICC's new calendar, the 2029 Champions Trophy will be held in India from October 9 to October 28. Following this, the biggest tournament in the cricketing world—the ODI World Cup—will be hosted by India and Bangladesh in 2031. This tournament will take place from October 9 to November 23.
This is a significant achievement for India, as the country has once again been granted the opportunity to host two major ICC tournaments. This will provide Indian cricket fans with the chance to watch world-class teams and players in action on home soil.
Full Schedule of ICC Tournaments Through 2035
The ICC has released the dates and host nations for major men's tournaments taking place from 2028 to 2035. However, the hosts for some tournaments scheduled after 2032 have not yet been announced.
| Year | Tournament | Host Nation(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 | T20 World Cup | Australia and New Zealand |
| 2029 | World Test Championship Final | England |
| 2029 | Champions Trophy | India |
| 2030 | T20 World Cup | England, Ireland, and Scotland |
| 2031 | World Test Championship Final | England |
| 2031 | ODI World Cup | India and Bangladesh |
| 2032 | T20 World Cup | Host(s) not yet decided |
| 2033 | World Test Championship Final | Host(s) not yet decided |
| 2033 | Champions Trophy | Host(s) not yet decided |
| 2034 | T20 World Cup | Host(s) not yet decided |
| 2035 | World Test Championship Final | Host(s) not yet decided |
| 2035 | ODI World Cup | Host(s) not yet decided |
Three countries to host the 2030 T20 World Cup
According to the ICC schedule, the 2028 Men’s T20 World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand from October 12 to November 12. Following this, the 2030 T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by England, Ireland, and Scotland. This tournament will take place from July 4 to August 4.
Meanwhile, the dates for the 2032 and 2034 T20 World Cups have also been set, though the host nations for these tournaments have yet to be announced.
WTC Final to be Held in June Through 2035
The ICC has reached an important decision regarding the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Accordingly, the World Test Championship final will be held every two years in the month of June, up until 2035.
England has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 and 2031 WTC finals. Meanwhile, the host nations for the 2033 and 2035 finals will be decided at a later date.
What did ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta say?
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta stated that having the schedules for major tournaments determined well in advance will help players and member nations plan for the long term. This will facilitate player development, improve performance, and assist in creating a structured cricket calendar.
Overall, this decision by the ICC is significant for international cricket in the coming years. In particular, the fact that India will host the 2029 Champions Trophy and the 2031 ODI World Cup comes as great news for cricket fans.
