{"id":73576,"date":"2026-04-11T15:40:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73576"},"modified":"2026-04-11T15:40:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:40:02","slug":"icc-considers-major-reforms-to-expand-world-test-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73576","title":{"rendered":"ICC considers major reforms to expand World Test Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering significant changes to make Test cricket more inclusive and competitive in the next cycle of the World Test Championship.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources, an ICC working group led by former New Zealand batter Roger Twose is set to present fresh proposals to board chiefs in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed plan includes expanding the World Test Championship to 12 teams, bringing in countries such as Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being full members, these three nations were not part of the championship since its launch in 2019 and have had limited opportunities to compete against top-tier teams.<\/p>\n<p>Another key proposal under consideration is to allow a single Test match to be counted toward World Test Championship points.<\/p>\n<p>The move is aimed at making it financially viable for major teams to host smaller nations, as the current format requires a minimum of two-match Test series, often discouraging such fixtures due to cost concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Sources further indicate that the final decision will depend on whether including one-off Tests is deemed appropriate and whether participation in a two-year cycle would be financially sustainable for the newly added teams.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed changes, if approved, could mark a significant shift in the structure of Test cricket, potentially enhancing competitiveness while offering greater opportunities to emerging cricketing nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering significant changes to make Test cricket more inclusive and competitive in the next cycle of the World Test Championship. 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