ICC Annual Conference Concludes with Key Decisions and Updates

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference concluded in Colombo on Monday, bringing forth significant decisions and updates.

Review of T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC Board has initiated a review of the delivery of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. A three-member committee comprising Roger Twose, Lawson Naidoo, and Imran Khwaja will oversee the review and report back to the Board later this year.

Non-Compliance Warnings for USA Cricket and Cricket Chile

The ICC has issued official warnings to USA Cricket and Cricket Chile, granting them a 12-month period to address their non-compliance with membership criteria. Both members have been found to lack adequate governance and administrative structures. The ICC Americas office will assist Cricket Chile in addressing the issues, while a Normalisation Committee will be established to monitor USA Cricket's compliance roadmap.

Regional Qualifying Spots for T20 World Cup 2026

The Chief Executives' Committee has confirmed the allocation of eight regional qualifying spots for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Two teams will qualify from Africa and Europe, one from the Americas, and three from a combined Asia and EAP regional final.

Commitment to Gender Equality

The ICC has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting equality between men's and women's cricket. As part of this strategy, the Women's T20 World Cup in 2030 will be expanded from 12 to 16 participating teams.

Qualification Cut-Off Date for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC has set the qualification cut-off date for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier as 31 October 2024. This aligns with the ICC's efforts to foster the growth and development of women's cricket globally.

Appointment to Men's Cricket Committee

Paul Reiffel, a member of the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, has been appointed to the ICC Men's Cricket Committee.

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