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NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
ICC Forms Committee To Explore Two-Tier Test System; Champions League T20 To Re-Launch From...
An eight-member working group, headed by ICC's new chief executive officer Sanjog Gupta, has been formed by the game's global governing body to explore the possibility of restructuring Test cricket into a two-tier system. The committee was set up during ICC's annual general meeting in Singapore under the all-Indian leadership of the chair, Jay Shah and Gupta, who was appointed as CEO earlier this month. Other members of the panel include England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Gould and the Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Todd Greenberg, according to a report in 'The Guardian'. "Any changes would be introduced for the next cycle of the World Test Championship, due to run from 2027 to 2029, and involve an expansion from the current nine-team format to two divisions of six," the report read. The working party has been asked to submit its recommendations to the board by the end of the year. The presence of Gould and Greenberg indicate that there is strong possibility of the new two-tier system being introduced as CA and ECB have been major advocates of it. Currently, nine teams compete in the World Test Championship, but if the proposed two-tier system is implemented, the structure would shift to two divisions of six teams each, featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism. CA and ECB discussed the two-tier concept last year. CA has been a key proponent, pushing for a model where Australia, England, and India face each other twice every three years, an increase from the current format of two series every four years. Champions League T20 reboot on the cards More than 10 years after its last edition, the Champions League T20 (CLT20), a club-based international T20 competition, could make a comeback next year, with the ICC actively exploring its revival. Discussions around re-launching the competition have been ongoing, with cricket boards from India, Australia, and England leading the conversations. The proposal to revive it has reportedly received backing from key member nations at the AGM, according to 'Sydney Morning Herald'. The last edition of the CLT20 was held in India in 2014 with Chennai Super Kings winning the title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final at Bengaluru. That edition involved three teams from India, two each from Australia and South Africa, and one side each from Pakistan, West Indies, and New Zealand. As many as six editions of the CLT20 were played between 2009-10 to 2014-15, with four of these being organised in India and two in South Africa. The tournament was won twice each by Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, while Australia's New South Wales and Sydney Sixes won it one time each.
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First Post
a day ago
- Sport
- First Post
T20 Champions League set for comeback as Test cricket feels the heat: Report
The latest ICC meeting in Singapore has reportedly laid the foundation for unprecedented changes regarding Test cricket, while Champions League T20 is also set to return, driving cricket deep into T20 grip. read more The first edition of Champions League T20 was played from 2009 to 2014. Image: Chennai IPL The International Cricket Council (ICC) AGM in Singapore that ended on 20 July could prove to be one of the most important in the history of the sport, as the world governing body is reportedly mulling over limiting the number of Test-playing nations and the Champions League T20 (CLT20) may soon make a comeback. The reduction in the number of Test-playing nations and the possible return of a T20 competition that would feature teams from different franchise leagues underlines the direction cricket is taking, where the shortest format of the game is soon going to be the sole leader and the international calendar may also witness massive changes to adjust for a large number of franchise tournaments. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Champions League T20 set for comeback As per a report in The Sydney Morning Herald, several influential boards called for the Champions League T20 to be revived. The CLT20, which is based on the concept of the UEFA Champions League, was played from 2009 to 2014 before being closed down due to a lack of financial returns. However, the massive rise in franchise leagues across the world and the immense popularity of the T20 format have made the richest cricket boards feel that now is the right time to relaunch the league. ICC, however, will have a tough task in laying out clear rules for the tournament as the most popular players often take part in multiple leagues and play for different teams across the year. It will be interesting to see how the ICC decides which team a player will represent in the CLT20. The major decision regarding the financing of the CLT20 is still pending, but there are enough signs that the boards want the tournament to make a return. Test cricket faces the heat Meanwhile, Test cricket's future could take a hit with the return of CLT20. The SMH report added that the ICC is thinking about cutting down the number of Test-playing nations from 2027. A new working group has been given the task of making a possible roadmap by the end of 2025. The ICC working group could include new ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta and will be headed by president Jay Shah, has been tasked with recommending a roadmap by the end of the year.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
ICC forms working committee to explore two-tier Test system; Champions League T20 to re-launch next year
An eight-member working group, headed by ICC's new chief executive officer Sanjog Gupta, has been formed by the game's global governing body to explore the possibility of restructuring Test cricket into a two-tier system. The committee was set up during ICC's annual general meeting in Singapore under the all-Indian leadership of the chair, Jay Shah and Gupta, who was appointed as CEO earlier this month. Other members of the panel include England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Gould and the Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Todd Greenberg, according to a report in 'The Guardian'. "Any changes would be introduced for the next cycle of the World Test Championship, due to run from 2027 to 2029, and involve an expansion from the current nine-team format to two divisions of six," the report read. The working party has been asked to submit its recommendations to the board by the end of the year. The presence of Gould and Greenberg indicate that there is strong possibility of the new two-tier system being introduced as CA and ECB have been major advocates of it. Currently, nine teams compete in the World Test Championship, but if the proposed two-tier system is implemented, the structure would shift to two divisions of six teams each, featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism. CA and ECB discussed the two-tier concept last year. CA has been a key proponent, pushing for a model where Australia, England, and India face each other twice every three years, an increase from the current format of two series every four years. Champions League T20 reboot on the cards More than 10 years after its last edition, the Champions League T20 (CLT20), a club-based international T20 competition, could make a comeback next year, with the ICC actively exploring its revival. Discussions around re-launching the competition have been ongoing, with cricket boards from India, Australia, and England leading the conversations. The proposal to revive it has reportedly received backing from key member nations at the AGM, according to 'Sydney Morning Herald'. The last edition of the CLT20 was held in India in 2014 with Chennai Super Kings winning the title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final at Bengaluru. That edition involved three teams from India, two each from Australia and South Africa, and one side each from Pakistan, West Indies, and New Zealand. As many as six editions of the CLT20 were played between 2009-10 to 2014-15, with four of these being organised in India and two in South Africa. The tournament was won twice each by Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, while Australia's New South Wales and Sydney Sixes won it one time each.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Champions League T20 set for dramatic 2026 return but ICC could deliver crushing blow to Test cricket's future: Report
Cricket appears to be racing toward a new era of structural upheaval. Even as the men's T20 Champions League edges closer to a blockbuster relaunch as early as September 2026, the ICC is also weighing a decision that could drastically alter the future of the longest format: limiting the number of Test-playing nations. Chennai Super Kings won the 2014 CLT20 title(X/ChennaiIPL) According to The Sydney Morning Herald, several influential cricket boards have voiced support for reviving the Champions League T20 (CLT20) during the ICC's ongoing meeting in Singapore. The now-defunct tournament, which ran from 2009 to 2014, had featured top T20 franchises from around the world in a format modelled on UEFA's Champions League. Though scrapped a decade ago due to financial unviability, most notably after the withdrawal of broadcaster ESPN Star, the rapid commercialisation of T20 leagues globally has created fertile ground for its return. If finalised, the new tournament version will face a different kind of challenge: deciding the player pool. As franchise owners now span multiple leagues and players are contracted across competitions, the ICC will have to iron out complex eligibility rules. The report also noted that logistical and funding decisions remain pending, although momentum for the tournament's revival is clearly building. Test cricket facing limitations In stark contrast to this push for glitz and franchise expansion, Test cricket could soon be subject to a cutback. The same ICC meeting is reportedly exploring a cap on the number of Test-playing nations, which could mark a decisive shift in cricket's priorities. A working group, including ICC's new chief executive Sanjog Gupta and chaired by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, has been tasked with recommending a roadmap by the end of the year. Gupta, speaking at Lord's last year during the MCC's World Cricket Connects panel, hinted at the changes to come. 'You have to make hard choices,' he had said. 'There is enough data to suggest what direction the game is going in. If you continue to serve a product that no one wants... the ecosystem around the product will continue to suffer. Blackberry disappeared at some point... it was replaced by another product.'
India.com
14-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Good news for Nita Ambani's MI, won This championship league to add 13th overall title
Good news for Nita Ambani's MI, won This championship league to add 13th overall title New Delhi: Mumbai Indians have once again spread their luster. MI New York has added another precious gem to the crown of Mumbai Indians by winning the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) title. This is his second MLC trophy in three seasons. With the same it becomes Mumbai Indians' 13th major title globally and third trophy in 2025, with MI Capetown winning the SA20 and Mumbai Indians women's team winning the WPL. Five leagues and three titles across three continents This year, Mumbai Indians performed brilliantly in both men's and women's categories, competing in five different leagues across three continents. Notably, MI teams reached the playoffs in all these leagues and became champions in three of them. Mumbai Indians co-owner Neeta M. Expressing happiness over the historic achievement, Ambani said, 'This is an extremely special moment for the Mumbai Indians family! New York lifting the MLC trophy for the second time in three years is not just a victory on the field, but a celebration of passion, belief and team spirit. From the women's Premier League in India to the game in South Africa and now it shows that it has been a successful journey. How to spread happiness around the world by erasing borders.' Akash Ambani appreciates the team Akash M. Ambani also called the breakthrough a 'humbling and proud moment'. 'Winning titles in three countries — India, South Africa and the US — is extremely satisfying for us. It's not just about winning trophies, but creating a platform that gives opportunities to talents and reasons for fans to dream,' he said. Total titles ever and global dominance Mumbai Indians have won 13 major T20 titles so far — 5 IPL trophies, 2 Women's Premier League, 2 MLC titles, 2 Champions League T20, and one each in ILT20 (MI Emirates, 2024) and SA20 (MI Cape Town, 2025). Globally unbeatable brand Mumbai Indians' five teams span four countries and three continents, and MI's presence in every league means the highest level of quality and competition. This franchise is consistently setting new records in global T20 cricket. Unbreakable relationship with fans Mumbai Indians' success goes largely to their fans, namely the MI Paltan. Both Nita Ambani and Akash Ambani emphasized that the journey would have been incomplete without them. His support is the motivation of the team. With this achievement, the caravan of Mumbai Indians will not stop there. The team aims to continue to dominate globally in the future and touch new heights on the cricket stage.
