Dubai, 11 November: The International Cricket Council’s Board and committee meetings began in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday, with the governing body’s final set of meetings for 2026 running until Sunday, 15 November.
Eight ICC committees will meet over the programme, which ends with the ICC and IBC Board meetings.
What is on the agenda
World Test Championship match-ups will be proposed for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles, and windows for all established ICC major men’s events from 2028 to 2035 will be submitted for approval.
The Franchise League Review Group and the Governance Review Committee, both set up at the ICC Annual Conference in July 2026, will give their first feedback. The franchise group is looking at ways to strengthen the ICC’s sanctioning regulations as the number of franchise leagues grows, while the governance committee will report initial recommendations from its review of how the ICC is run.
The Development Committee has helped design qualification frameworks for ICC events, with several qualifying events under consideration. The task force for Afghan refugee women cricketers will present proposed next steps for its Development Pathway Programme, and the ICC’s DRS Accreditation Programme will be considered by the Chief Executives’ Committee and the Board.
Jay Shah on Indonesia’s growth
ICC chairman Jay Shah said: “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.”
He added that holding the meetings in Bali was “a significant occasion for cricket in Indonesia”, pointing to new grounds being built on the island and the work of Persatuan Cricket Indonesia.
Persatuan Cricket Indonesia chairman Abhiram Singh Yadav thanked Shah for trusting Indonesia with the meetings and said the occasion would inspire players, supporters and aspiring cricketers in the country.
Indonesia’s men played more T20 Internationals than any other country in 2025. Their senior women’s team made its Women’s Asia Cup debut in 2026, and the Under-19 women’s team qualified for the Under-19 Asia Cup for the first time. The Bali International Oval, now being developed, is set to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in 2027.
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