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World Test Championship match-ups for 2027-2031 to be proposed at ICC meet in Bali

The ICC Board and Committee meetings will run in Bali from November 11 to November 15, 2026.

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ICC World Test Championship match-ups for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles will be proposed during the ICC board meetings in Bali. Windows for major men’s events from 2028 to 2035 will also be submitted for approval.

Key takeaways

  • World Test Championship match-ups for two future cycles will be proposed at the ICC meet in Bali.
  • The meetings began on November 11, 2026, and will run until November 15, 2026.
  • Eight ICC Committees will meet across the four-day programme.
  • Major men’s events for 2028-35 will be submitted for approval.
  • ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the meetings allow Directors and Chief Executives to shape the future of cricket.

The World Test Championship match-ups for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles will be proposed during the International Cricket Council board meetings in Bali, Indonesia, which began on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and will run until November 15. Eight ICC Committees will meet across the four-day programme, bringing together ICC Board and Committee representatives from around the world in the final set of meetings of 2026.

Match-ups and major events

A press release from the ICC stated that World Test Championship match-ups will be proposed for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles, while windows for all established ICC major men’s events for 2028-35 will be submitted for approval.

The ICC World Test Championship is a biennial world championship for Test cricket organised by the International Cricket Council. South Africa are the current champions, having defeated Australia in the 2025 final at Lord’s.

Current cycle

The 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship is the fourth edition of the tournament. It started on June 17, 2025, with the contest between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at Galle International Cricket Stadium, and is scheduled to finish on June 13, 2027, with the final match to be played at The Oval.

Other agenda items

Discussions will also include the first feedback from the Franchise League Review Group and Governance Review Committee, which were both established at the ICC Annual Conference in July this year.

The Franchise League Review Group has set out to consider ways to enhance the current ICC sanctioning framework of regulations that further protect and strengthen the ecosystem to address new challenges arising from the increasing number of franchise leagues.

The Governance Review Committee will report its initial recommendations after being tasked with undertaking a thorough review of the ICC’s governance.

Afghan women and host nation

The Task Force for Afghan refugee women cricketers will present proposed next steps for the Development Pathway Programme to the ICC Board.

Indonesia hosts the meetings at a time of significant growth for cricket in the country, with Persatuan Cricket Indonesia making considerable strides in participation, international competition and developing infrastructure.

Indonesia’s men’s team played more T20Is than any other country in 2025, while their senior women’s team made its Asia Cup debut this year and its Under-19 women’s team qualified for the Under-19 Asia Cup for the first time.

The country is currently investing in new facilities, including the development of the Bali International Oval, which is set to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in 2027.

ICC Chairman’s statement

ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the ICC Board and Committee meetings demonstrate the strength of the ICC as the sport’s global governing body. He added that bringing together a diverse group of Directors and Chief Executives representing members from across the world provides an important opportunity to exchange perspectives, strengthen collaboration and shape the future of the sport.

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