The International Cricket Council (ICC) is holding its Board and Committee meetings in Bali, Indonesia, from November 11 to 15, bringing together representatives from across the global cricketing community for its final round of meetings in 2026.
The discussions will cover the sport’s events, formats, commercial sustainability and governance, alongside plans to expand cricket’s international reach and fan base. The agenda also includes initial feedback from the Franchise League Review Group and the Governance Review Committee, both established during the ICC Annual Conference in July 2026.
The Franchise League Review Group will examine ways to strengthen the existing ICC sanctioning framework and address challenges arising from the growing number of franchise leagues. The Governance Review Committee, meanwhile, will present its initial recommendations following a comprehensive review of the ICC’s governance structure.
The Board will also consider proposed matchups for the ICC World Test Championship cycles covering 2027–29 and 2029–31. Discussions will include the scheduling windows for all established ICC major men’s events between 2028 and 2035.
Development Pathways & Future Tournaments
The ICC Development Committee will present its work on qualification frameworks for upcoming ICC events, with an emphasis on improving competitiveness and creating more opportunities for emerging cricketing nations.
Other agenda items include proposed next steps for the Development Pathway Programme for Afghan refugee women cricketers and the ICC’s Decision Review System (DRS) Accreditation Programme.
Eight ICC Committees will meet during the programme, with the ICC and IBC Board meetings bringing the proceedings to a close.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah says the meetings provide an opportunity for representatives from across the world to exchange perspectives, strengthen collaboration and shape the future of the sport.
He also highlighted the significance of hosting the meetings in Bali, pointing to Indonesia’s growing cricket ambitions and the development of new cricket grounds in the country. Shah said the gathering would help recognise the progress made by Persatuan Cricket Indonesia and reinforce the ICC’s commitment to supporting the sport in emerging markets.
Abhiram Singh Yadav, Chairman of Persatuan Cricket Indonesia, thanked Shah for selecting Indonesia to host the meetings. He said welcoming the global cricket community would inspire local players, supporters and aspiring cricketers while supporting the country’s ambition to expand the game.
Indonesia Builds Its Cricketing Rresence
Indonesia has recorded growth in cricket participation, international competition and infrastructure development. Its men’s team played more T20 Internationals than any other country in 2025, while the senior women’s team made its debut at the Women’s Asia Cup in 2026. The Under-19 women’s team also qualified for the Under-19 Asia Cup for the first time.
The country is also investing in new cricket facilities, including the Bali International Oval, which is scheduled to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in 2027.
The Bali meetings bring the ICC’s governance and development discussions to a market that is seeking to strengthen its cricketing infrastructure and presence in international competition.