The International Cricket Council has begun its board and committee meetings in Bali, Indonesia, with the future shape of Test cricket and the international calendar at the top of the agenda. Committee meetings run from 11 November, with the ICC Board meeting from 13 to 15 November.

Eight ICC committees will meet across the programme, with the ICC and IBC Board meetings concluding proceedings. The meetings will consider World Test Championship fixtures 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.

Strategy review and franchise leagues on the agenda

A strategic review of the game conducted by McKinsey and Company, commissioned by the ICC earlier this year, is expected to be tabled at the Bali meeting. The review includes recommendations aimed at reducing the ICC's dependence on broadcast revenues and growing the game's global economy, with an aim to triple its yearly value over the next decade.

Discussions will also include the initial feedback from the Franchise League Review Group and the Governance Review Committee, both established at the ICC Annual Conference in July 2026. The Franchise League Review Group is considering ways to improve the current sanctioning framework for franchise leagues, while the Governance Review Committee will report its initial recommendations after a review of the ICC's governance.

Development, qualification and DRS also under discussion

The ICC Development Committee has played a key role in designing qualification frameworks for ICC events, with several qualifying events under consideration. The aim, according to the ICC, is to provide greater context and competitiveness at every stage of the qualification journey, particularly for emerging nations.

The Task Force for Afghan refugee women cricketers will present proposed next steps for the Development Pathway Programme to the ICC Board. The ICC's DRS Accreditation Programme will also be considered by the Chief Executives' Committee and the ICC Board.

ICC chair Jay Shah said the meetings "demonstrate the strength of the ICC as the sport's global governing body", adding that bringing directors and chief executives together provides "an important opportunity to exchange perspectives, strengthen collaboration and shape the future of our sport".

Indonesia hosts as cricket grows in the country

Indonesia hosts the meetings at a time of significant growth for cricket in the country. Its men's team played more Twenty20 internationals than any other country in 2025, while its senior women's team made its Women's Asia Cup debut in 2026 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.

FAQ

When are the ICC meetings in Bali? Committee meetings run from 11 November 2026, with the ICC Board meeting from 13 to 15 November.

What is being decided? World Test Championship fixtures for the 2027-29 and 2029-31 cycles and the windows for major men's ICC events from 2028 to 2035 are on the agenda.

What is the McKinsey report? It is a strategic review of cricket worldwide commissioned by the ICC earlier in 2026, with recommendations on the game's future growth and finances.

Sources: Cricketnmore (IANS) and Cricbuzz.