Tag: 2021 Champions Trophy

The ICC decided to convert the 2021 Champions Trophy
On the final day of a week of ICC meetings in Kolkata, the members signed off a new Future Tours Programme  for 2019-2023 that incorporates the introduction of a World Test Championship and an additional ICC World T20 event in place of the Champions Trophy in 2021 as reported by CricketNext on Tuesday. But more importantly, the ICC Code of Conduct review was also discussed throughout the week in Kolkata, with both the ICC Board and Member Chief Executives united in their commitment to address player behaviour. There was clear direction from both to move towards stricter and heavier sanctions for ball tampering and other offences which were indicative of a lack of respect, this would include abusive language, send-offs and dissent to an umpire’s decision. In parallel with that, the creation of a culture of respect that embodies the spirit of cricket on and off the field of play.