ICC to Discuss Future of World Test Championship Format and One-Test Series
ICC meetings set to revisit WTC format structure, one-Test series proposals
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to discuss the future format of the World Test Championship (WTC) during meetings in May 2023. Proposed changes include expanding the tournament to 12 teams and allowing one-Test series to count for WTC points. A decision on these recommendations may be finalized by July 2023.
- 01The ICC's chief executives committee will meet virtually on May 21, followed by an in-person board meeting in Ahmedabad on May 30-31.
- 02Recommendations include expanding the WTC to 12 teams, adding Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Afghanistan.
- 03Currently, the WTC involves nine Full Members scheduling bilateral series with a minimum of two Tests per series.
- 04The ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP) ends in March 2024, with the next WTC final scheduled for June 2027 in England.
- 05The participation of the Pakistan Cricket Board head, Mohsin Naqvi, remains uncertain due to strained relations between India and Pakistan.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing to revisit the structure of the World Test Championship (WTC) during its upcoming meetings. Scheduled for May 21 and May 30-31, these discussions will focus on potential changes proposed by a working group led by former New Zealand cricketer Roger Twose. Key recommendations include expanding the WTC to include 12 teams, allowing Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Afghanistan to participate, and considering the inclusion of one-Test series for WTC points. Currently, the WTC consists of nine Full Members who play a series of bilateral matches, with each series requiring a minimum of two Tests. The ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP) is set to conclude in March 2024, culminating in the WTC final in June 2027 in England. While significant progress is hoped for in the May meetings, a final decision on the new structure may not occur until the ICC's annual general meeting in July 2023 in Edinburgh. Additionally, the participation of the Pakistan Cricket Board's head is uncertain due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.
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