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ICC may change the format of the World Test Championship very soon. Currently, a total of 9 teams participate in the WTC, but ICC is considering increasing the number of teams to 12. Steps will be taken to give cricket a special identity in world cricket and there is also news of a roadmap being prepared for the 2028 Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles.
Arrival of three new teams
The 9 teams playing in the World Test Championship are Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies. In these, each team plays 6 series (3 home and 3 away). According to media reports, now Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Ireland can also get entry in the World Test Championship.
Actually, ICC was going to take major decisions in its first quarterly meeting of the year 2026. This meeting was to be held in Doha (Qatar) from 25-27 March, but due to the bad conditions in the Middle East, the plan of the meeting was changed. Officials did hold a virtual meeting, but till now no announcement has been made in any regard.
Plan for 2028 Olympics
The International Cricket Council is also serious about the return of cricket in the 2028 Olympic Games. Only 6 teams each will participate in the men’s and women’s events in the Olympics. The qualification process could be such that teams coming from Asia, Pacific Ocean, top teams from Europe and African continent will go to the Olympics. And being the host, USA will get direct entry.
ICC has not yet taken any decision on the sixth and last slot. There are speculations that a global qualifying tournament can be organized for the sixth team. Its roadmap can be prepared very soon.
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