ICC’s FTP for 2023-2027

If there is any indication of the world progressing, the proof is evident in International Cricket. The ICC has grown stronger every year, with more and more countries jumping into playing the game and primary membership jumping to a dozen. 

The above is justified by the FTP Cycle. It lays down the blueprint of cricket to be played over the next four years. The previous plan ends this year, and the new one starts next year (2023) and lasts till 2027. In comparison, there is an increase of matches by 83 matches. The previous cycle had 694, and the current one has 777!

The minnows in the form of Ireland, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan would get more cricket, and powerful cricketing Nations like South Africa and India get to play less if one goes by reputation. Moreover, many nations have their T20 Championships, which block the window of international participation. Here is the schedule of the current FTP.

THE FTP TABLE:

Sri	Nation	Tests	ODI’s	T20’s	Total
1	Bangladesh	34	59	57	150
2	West indies	26	48	73	147
3	India	38	42	61	141
4	England	43	42	51	139
5	Australia	40	43	52	135
6	New Zealand	32	46	57	135
7	Srilanka	35	52	54	131
8	Pakistan	27	47	56	130
9	Afghanistan	21	45	57	123
10	Ireland	12	51	48	111
11	South Africa	28	39	43	110
12	Zimbabwe	20	44	45	109

Vital Takeaways:

• India to tour Australia and Australia to tour India for a five-test Match series under the banner ” Border – Gavaskar” Trophy.

• England to take on India in a five-test series 

• India to host T20 WC in 2026 along with Srilanka.

• Bangladesh gets maximum matches 

• Pakistan to host Champion’s Trophy in 2025

• India and Pakistan will continue to avoid playing bilateral series as usual.