Overview
- Speaking as a commentator at SA20 in Durban, the former India batter said ICC events held every year are losing their value for fans and players.
- Uthappa urged administrators to introduce longer gaps between championships, stating, “We can’t have or shouldn’t have an ICC championship every year.”
- The packed slate includes the Women’s World Cup in September–November 2025, the Men’s T20 World Cup from February 7 to March 8, 2026, and a women’s T20 event about six months later.
- He called SA20 strong preparation for next month’s T20 World Cup, arguing the league offers high‑intensity cricket in conditions he sees as broadly similar.
- He also revisited memories of India’s 2007 bowl‑out win over Pakistan at Kingsmead, and no scheduling changes by the ICC were reported in response to his remarks.