Dubai: In a major development for cricket fans across the subcontinent, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule and host nations for men’s white-ball tournaments up to 2031. India is set to play a central role in global cricket over the next decade, securing the hosting rights for two marquee events: the 2029 Champions Trophy and the 2031 One Day International (ODI) World Cup.
According to a report by ABP News, the apex cricket body on Sunday approved the tournament windows for all major men’s events extending up to 2035. India will exclusively host the Champions Trophy from October 9 to October 28, 2029. Two years later, India will share the hosting responsibilities for the 2031 ODI World Cup with neighbouring Bangladesh, which is scheduled to take place between October 9 and November 23, 2031.
While the ICC has confirmed the schedule for tournaments up to 2035, the hosts for events taking place after 2031 are yet to be finalised.
Beyond the ODI format, the ICC also detailed the roadmap for the T20 World Cups. The 2028 edition will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from October 12 to November 12. Following this, the 2030 T20 World Cup will move to the United Kingdom, jointly hosted by England, Scotland, and Ireland. The global body has also locked in dates for the 2032 and 2034 T20 World Cups, though the host nations for these editions remain undecided.
Furthermore, the ICC confirmed that the World Test Championship (WTC) Final will continue to be held biennially in June until 2035. England has been designated as the host for the 2029 and 2031 WTC Finals, while venues for the 2033 and 2035 matches will be announced at a later date.
Speaking on the strategic planning, ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta highlighted the importance of establishing a long-term calendar. “The portfolio and schedule of ICC tournaments are crucial parts of cricket’s global structure. They not only make the sport more competitive but also provide better direction and context to the entire cricketing world,” he stated.
Gupta further explained that providing early information to players and member nations is essential. This foresight aids in creating better developmental plans, structuring high-performance programmes, and ensuring a systematic and manageable cricket calendar for the athletes.
With two massive tournaments heading its way, India continues to solidify its position as the epicentre of world cricket, promising fans a spectacular lineup of international action in the coming years.