March 28, 2024

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ICC Considering Replacing Champions Trophy with World T20

ICC Considering Replacing Champions Trophy with World T20

By: Tarish Bhatt

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The International Cricket Council might replace Champions Trophy with the World T20. Dave Richardson, ICC chief executive, revealed that the 2021 Champions Trophy in India might not go ahead.

“What we want to do is differentiate our global events from each other. So that they can be standalone and create maximum interest every time the event happens,” Richardson said.

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“At this stage, the next Champions Trophy is still scheduled for India in 2021,” he added. “Whether that gets changed, the consideration has been given to changing to two T20s in a four-year cycle which would mean swapping the Champions Trophy for a World T20.”

The ICC will also take a call on giving Test status to Afghanistan and Ireland. Meanwhile, Richardson also hinted that the number of teams in the World T20 might go up in the near future.

“A 16-team World T20 – even a 20-team World T20 – down the line is something that we would like to look at. With a 10-team World Cup we’re hoping to increase the competitiveness of matches and the standard of the tournament.”

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