Why 'icc' Trended in India: ICC's 2027-2031 FTP Plans Explained

Why 'icc' trended in India

On 23 September 2026, the term icc appeared on the top of India’s trending list, with roughly 10 000 searches in the preceding 24 hours – a rise of about 1 000 %. The spike was triggered by news of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) next‑cycle planning.

What happened in Dubai

The ICC started a Cricket Operations Workshop in Dubai on 22 September 2026. The goal was to outline the Future Tours Programme (FTP) that will run from 2027 through 2031, after the current cycle wraps up in March 2027.

Key points from the workshop

• More T20 International matches are on the agenda.
• Fewer bilateral One Day International (ODI) series are expected.
• The ODI World Cup will remain the flagship event.
• Tri‑series or quadrangular tournaments could be re‑introduced to give 50‑over cricket more context.

When will the final FTP be announced?

Sources say the definitive shape of the new schedule is likely to be presented at the ICC quarterly meeting in Bali in November 2026. Until then, the details are provisional.

Fixture implications and the Los Angeles Olympics

The schedule for the “Big Three” – India, Australia and England – is largely set. The Ashes series is slated for 2027, 2029–30 and 2031. There is a discrepancy in reports about the early‑2028 India‑England Test: one source says India will tour England, while another says England will visit India. In any case, the July 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will host a one‑week men's T20 competition, which could clash with England’s home Test against the West Indies.

What fans should keep in mind

At this point the changes are proposals, not final rules. The ICC’s next FTP will shape the balance between T20 and ODI cricket for the next four years, but the exact numbers and dates will only be confirmed after the Bali meeting.

For more detail, see the RTV report, the WION report, and the Google Trends India entry.