As many as 20 teams can be included in the T20 World Cup as part of their efforts to develop cricket globally. The 2021 T20 World Cup will be held in India between 16 teams in October-November but the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering it. There are plans to increase the number of teams from the 2024 edition. So, in this version, you can plan to create four groups of five teams at an early stage.
The ICC is looking at the T20 format as an extension of cricket. This has led to a debate about increasing the number of teams. Moreover, the ICC has already confirmed its plans to increase the number of teams in women’s competitions. In addition, there are rumors about the number of teams participating in the ICC 50-over World Cup. Of note, the 2019 ODI World Cup has been reduced to 14 to 10 teams, but there is now talk of returning 14 teams.
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It is noteworthy that all these issues were discussed at the recent Chief Executive Officers’ Committee (CEC) meetings. More powerful member states have expressed their positives about the idea of ​​expanding teams and appreciated their benefits. In addition, Tom Harrison of the England and Wales Cricket Board raised the issue of the Olympics at the CEC meeting and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its willingness to attend. It warned that the intervention of the Indian Olympic Association would not be discredited.
