# Cricket: The International Cricket Council has shelved plans to introduce a World Club Championship and additional international multilateral tournaments until at least 2031. This follows resistance from England, Australia, and India, who argue there is no space in the calendar for additional events unless the ICC removes existing tournaments such as World Cups and the Champions Trophy. The ICC’s push to explore new competitions stems from an urgent desire to grow revenues, as global media rights values are expected to decline significantly from next year.
Cricket: ICC delays plans for a World Club Championship following resistance from England, Australia, and India