World Cricketers’ Association calls for reform of calendarWCA also wants modernisation of global governing bodyThe World Cricketers’ Association has called for reform of the global calendar and of the International Cricket Council, the world game’s governing body, describing the current schedule as “chaotic and confusing”.In a report published on Wednesday, based on interviews with 64 stakeholders including the Australia Test captain, Pat Cummins and England’s Jos Buttler, the WCA demanded that the ICC be “modernised” to “ensure it is fit for purpose to lead the global game”, criticising its “lack of centralised global leadership”. Continue reading...
The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA), including players like Jos Buttler and Pat Cummins, criticizes the "chaotic and confusing" current cricket schedule and calls for reform of both the calendar and the International Cricket Council (ICC). The WCA proposes a Nations League-style structure with divisions, promotion/relegation, and World Cup qualification at stake, played during specific windows without major franchise cricket. They also advocate for more equitable revenue distribution and a compulsory player-release mechanism for foreign franchise tournaments, suggesting a "new global cricket product" if revenue sharing fails. They also propose a global leadership committee and admit they had a frosty meeting with the ICC.
