India is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2029 and jointly stage the 2031 men's ODI World Cup with Bangladesh, marking another significant period for international cricket in the subcontinent.
The two tournaments will bring leading international teams to India, with the Champions Trophy featuring the 50-over format and the World Cup forming part of the International Cricket Council's major global events calendar.
India last hosted the men's ODI World Cup in 2023, when Australia defeated the hosts in the final in Ahmedabad. The 2031 edition will mark another opportunity for India and Bangladesh to stage the tournament together.
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The International Cricket Council has confirmed the hosting arrangements for major men's tournaments through 2031 as part of its broader international cricket calendar.
India's hosting rights for the 2029 Champions Trophy and its joint hosting of the 2031 ODI World Cup with Bangladesh were originally announced in November 2021. The latest ICC confirmation maintains those arrangements while providing greater clarity on the schedule of future global competitions.
The 2029 Champions Trophy will be India's first opportunity to host the tournament independently. The competition, which features leading ODI teams, is scheduled to take place in October.
The 2031 ODI World Cup, meanwhile, is scheduled for October and November, with India and Bangladesh sharing hosting responsibilities. The two countries previously staged the 2011 World Cup alongside Sri Lanka.
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Before the Champions Trophy returns to India, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the 2027 men's ODI World Cup.
Australia and New Zealand will stage the 2028 men's T20 World Cup, while England, Ireland and Scotland will host the 2030 edition.
The ICC has also approved the broad international tournament calendar through 2035, providing member boards with a longer planning horizon for major events.
The schedule includes men's ODI and T20 World Cups, Champions Trophy tournaments and World Test Championship finals.
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Alongside the tournament calendar, the ICC has outlined qualification arrangements for upcoming international competitions.
The 2027 men's ODI World Cup qualification pathway will include a 10-team qualifying tournament offering four places at the main event.
The governing body has also addressed qualification for the 2028 men's and women's T20 World Cups, as well as cricket's participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The decisions provide national cricket boards with a framework for preparing their teams and planning international commitments over the coming years.
For India, the confirmation ensures that two major men's ICC tournaments will be staged on home soil within a three-year period, with Bangladesh joining as co-host for the 2031 World Cup.