ICC board meets in Indonesia with WTC match-ups and 2028-35 event windows on the agenda

The International Cricket Council's board meetings began on Wednesday in Indonesia, where officials will propose World Test Championship match-ups for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles and submit windows for established men's events covering 2028-35. The gatherings form part of a four-day programme running through November 15.

Eight ICC Committees will meet during the four-day programme, which runs from Wednesday till November 15 and represents the final set of meetings of 2026 bringing together ICC Board and Committee representatives from around the world. "ICC 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," stated a press release from the world body.

Discussion agendas include first feedback from the Franchise League Review Group and the Governance Review Committee, 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 ICC said. The Governance Review Committee was tasked with undertaking a thorough review of the ICC's governance and will report its initial recommendations.

The Task Force for Afghan refugee women cricketers is scheduled to present proposed next steps for the Development Pathway Programme to the ICC Board. "The ICC Board and Committee meetings demonstrate the strength of the ICC as the sport's global governing body. 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 our sport," ICC Chairman Jay Shah said.

Indonesia is hosting the meetings amid what the ICC described as significant growth for cricket in the country, with Persatuan Cricket Indonesia advancing participation, international competition and infrastructure. The ICC noted that Indonesia's men's team played more T20Is than any other country in 2025, its 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 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.

The meetings continue through November 15, during which the ICC Board and Committee representatives will consider the WTC proposals, the proposed event windows for 2028-35, and the reports from the review groups and task force.