ICC Board and Committee meetings commence in Bali

The International Cricket Council (ICC) begins its Board meetings in Bali, Indonesia, this week. They are due to run from 11 November until 15 November.

The final set of meetings of 2026 will bring together the ICC Board and Committee representatives from around the world. Eight ICC Committees will meet across the four-day programme, with the ICC and IBC Board meetings concluding proceedings. 

Among the key discussions that will take place at the board meetings are the proposals for the matchups during the 2027-29 and 2029-31 periods of the next two ICC World Test Championship cycles, while windows for all established ICC major men’s events for 2028-2035 will be submitted for approval.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah saw the gathering as an opportunity to help shape the future of the game.

“The ICC Board and Committee meetings demonstrate the strength of the ICC as the sport's global governing body,” he said.

“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. 

“Through our shared vision and collaborative efforts, we remain committed to building a stronger, more inclusive and sustainable future for cricket worldwide.”

The meeting comes at a time when cricket is seeing an exponential growth in Indonesia. 

The Indonesia’s men’s team played more T20Is than any other country in 2025, while their 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.

Mr Shah discussed the considerable strides that the game had made in the region.

“Bringing the meetings to Bali is a significant occasion for cricket in Indonesia and reflects the growing ambitions of our sport in the country,” Shah added.

“With new cricket grounds coming up in Bali, alongside the continued efforts of Persatuan Cricket Indonesia, there is clear momentum towards building a stronger foundation for the sport in this region.”

The country is currently 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.

In line with ICC’s ongoing strategy to deepen and widen fandom, the meetings will continue consultations between the global governing body and its membership, helping to shape the future of cricket’s events, formats, commercial sustainability and the structural frameworks aimed at expanding the sport’s global footprint.

This will include the proposals for the matchups for the next two cycles of the World Test Championship, while also establishing windows for all major ICC men’s events until 2035.

With several qualifying events under consideration, the ICC Development Committee has played a key role in helping to design ICC event qualification frameworks that will add greater context and competitiveness at every stage of the qualification journey, particularly for emerging nations. 

The Franchise League Review Group and Governance Review Committee, both established at the ICC Annual Conference in July 2026, will be tabling their first feedback. 

The Franchise League Review Group was set out to consider ways to enhance the current ICC sanctioning framework of regulations that further protect and strengthen the ecosystem to address new challenges arising from the increasing number of franchise leagues. 

Meanwhile, the Governance Review Committee will report its initial recommendations after being tasked with undertaking a thorough review of the ICC’s governance. 

Elsewhere, the proposed next steps for the Development Pathway Programme will be shared with the ICC Board by the Task Force for Afghan refugee women cricketers, and the ICC’s DRS Accreditation Programme will be considered by the CEC and ICC Board.