World Cricketers’ Association Pushes for Overhaul of International Cricket Structure

The players' body has presented sweeping reforms to the ICC, including a divisional system, equitable revenue sharing, and a restructured global calendar to address the challenges facing the sport.

• The WCA has formally proposed a divisional structure for all formats, replacing bilateral series with promotion, relegation, and World Cup qualification stakes to create more competitive international cricket.
• A restructured global calendar with four defined international windows has been recommended to balance international fixtures with the growing prominence of T20 franchise leagues.
• The association has called for equitable revenue distribution, capping major nations’ ICC revenue shares at 10% and allocating 2% to smaller teams to address financial disparities.
• The WCA has criticized the ICC’s lack of centralized leadership and proposed modernization reforms to make it more representative and effective in leading global cricket.
• The report highlights the proliferation of T20 leagues as a significant threat to the international schedule and emphasizes the urgency of reform to ensure the sport’s sustainability.

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