The International Cricket Council (ICC) organizes a variety of prestigious tournaments that bring together cricketing nations from around the world. These events span different formats, including Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 (T20), offering thrilling competitions for fans globally.
🏆 Major ICC Tournaments
1. ICC Cricket World Cup
- Format: One Day International (50 overs per side)
- Frequency: Every 4 years
- Inception: 1975
- Current Champion: [To be updated after the 2023 World Cup]
- Next Edition: 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia
2. ICC T20 World Cup
- Format: Twenty20 International (20 overs per side)
- Frequency: Every 2 years
- Inception: 2007
- Current Champion: [To be updated after the 2024 World Cup]
- Next Edition: 2026 in India and Sri Lanka
3. ICC World Test Championship
- Format: Test Cricket (5-day matches)
- Frequency: Every 2 years
- Inception: 2019
- Current Champion: [To be updated after the 2023 final]
- Next Edition: 2023-2025 cycle
4. ICC Champions Trophy
- Format: One Day International (50 overs per side)
- Frequency: Every 4 years
- Inception: 1998
- Current Champion: Pakistan (2017)
- Next Edition: 2025 in Pakistan
5. ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
- Format: One Day International (50 overs per side)
- Frequency: Every 2 years
- Inception: 1988
- Current Champion: India (2022)
- Next Edition: 2024 in Sri Lanka
🌐 Upcoming ICC Tournament Schedule (2025-2031)
| Year | Tournament | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ICC Champions Trophy | Pakistan |
| 2026 | ICC T20 World Cup | India and Sri Lanka |
| 2027 | ICC Cricket World Cup | South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia |
| 2028 | ICC T20 World Cup | Australia and New Zealand |
| 2029 | ICC Champions Trophy | [To be announced] |
| 2030 | ICC T20 World Cup | England, Ireland, and Scotland |
| 2031 | ICC Cricket World Cup | India and Bangladesh |
Note: The above schedule is subject to change based on ICC announcements and global events.
🏅 Notable ICC Women’s Tournaments
1. ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
- Format: One Day International (50 overs per side)
- Frequency: Every 4 years
- Inception: 1973
- Current Champion: Australia (2022)
- Next Edition: 2025 in India
2. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
- Format: Twenty20 International (20 overs per side)
- Frequency: Every 2 years
- Inception: 2009
- Current Champion: Australia (2023)
- Next Edition: 2024 in Bangladesh
The ICC continues to promote and expand cricket globally through these tournaments, providing platforms for both established and emerging cricketing nations to showcase their talent.