ICC Plans to Expand Men's T20 World Cup to 24 Teams from 2032, Eyes 32-Team Future
The ICC plans to expand the Men's T20 World Cup from 20 to 24 teams starting in 2032, aiming eventually for a 32-team tournament to broaden cricket's global reach. This follows expansions from 16 to 20 teams in recent editions. The move seeks to increase opportunities for emerging and Associate nations, highlighted by strong performances from teams like Zimbabwe and Italy in 2026. The 2028 and 2030 tournaments will retain the 20-team format, with changes expected only if approved for 2032 onward. Cricket's return to the 2028 Olympics also supports growth ambitions.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 27 Jul, 03:33 pm. Other outlets followed.