ICC to propose World Test Championship match-ups for 2027–31 during Bali meetings
The International Cricket Council 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 at board meetings in Bali that began on Wednesday (November 11, 2026). The four-day set of ICC Board and Committee meetings runs through November 15, 2026, and brings together representatives from around the world.
Eight ICC Committees are scheduled to meet across the programme, which constitutes the final series of ICC meetings for 2026. A press release from the world body confirmed that "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."
The meetings will include the first feedback from the Franchise League Review Group, which was established at the ICC Annual Conference in July. "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, also formed at the July conference, will present its initial recommendations after being tasked with a thorough review of ICC governance. The committee's early findings are on the agenda for discussion with Board members during the Bali meetings.
A separate item for the ICC Board will see the Task Force for Afghan refugee women cricketers present proposed next steps for the Development Pathway Programme. The paper from the task force is listed among several development and governance topics to be considered by the Board.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah commented on the gathering, saying: "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."
Indonesia is hosting the meetings amid noted growth in the country: Persatuan Cricket Indonesia has increased participation, international competition and infrastructure development. The men's team played more T20Is than any other country in 2025, the senior women's team made its Asia Cup debut this year, the Under-19 women's team qualified for the Under-19 Asia Cup for the first time, and Indonesia is developing the Bali International Oval, which is set to host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in 2027.
Proposals for the World Test Championship match-ups and the competition windows for major men's events will be considered by the ICC Board during the Bali meetings, which conclude on November 15, 2026, with outcomes to be confirmed at the end of the programme.
