Currently, South Africa is placed at the top of the table in the 9-team competition. After winning the home series against the Australia National Cricket Team by a margin of 2-1, they have been placed at the top of the table, as the reigning WTC champions will look to defend their WTC mace if they qualify for the final.
The latest report suggests that there will be nine teams in the next cycle as well, which means Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Afghanistan would continue to be outside the competition until they make some gains to the top 9 ranks in the ICC rankings. This would be a massive upset if any of the bottom-ranked teams go out.
Zimbabwe to feature in WTC cycle?
In addition, the ECB has agreed to play one-off Test matches against Zimbabwe and Ireland, which are not part of the ICC's WTC. But the English board has opposed playing against Afghanistan due to the Taliban government's oppression of women and girls. This is a huge blow for Afghan cricket, which has been developing in recent years.
WTC expansion remains on hold
Apart from that, there will be discussion on the forthcoming FTP from 2027 to 2031 is likely to be presented, given the current cycle ends in March. As per the same reports, England are set to tour Zimbabwe in 2028, a tour which will include at least one Test match.
Also Read: Kolkata Knight Riders retained players list 2027: Predicted retentions ahead of IPL auction
Hence then, the article about icc unlikely to expand wtc to 12 teams in next cycle was published today ( ) and is available on cricketaddictor ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( ICC unlikely to expand WTC to 12 teams in next cycle )
Also on site :
- Rioters loot shops after massive Barcelona housing protest (VIDEOS)
- Skyler Gisondo On The Future Of ‘The People V. Gorilla Grodd’ After James Gunn’s DC Exit: “There’s A Lot Of Questions”
- DC Universe Actor Frank Grillo Calls James Gunn & Peter Safran “Two Of The Most Loyal Guys” Following Their DC Studios Exit