Sport | Players' union calls for reform of 'chaotic' global cricket calendar
- The World Cricketers' Association has released a report recommending major reforms to the global cricket calendar, stressing the need for protected windows for international play and fairer revenue distribution.
- The report states that 70% of cricket revenue is generated in three months and 83% is shared among three countries: India, England, and Australia.
- A Global Game Leadership Committee is proposed to improve cricket's governance and ensure a balanced future.
- The WCA warns that cricket's current international schedule is at risk due to the pressures from T20 franchise leagues.
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Players' union calls for reform of 'chaotic' global cricket calendar
LONDON: The World Cricketers’ Association issued a blunt assessment about the state of the game on Wednesday as it urged officials to create defined windows in a “chaotic” schedule and provide a fairer distribution of the sport’s riches. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Sport | Players' union calls for reform of 'chaotic' global cricket calendar
The World Cricketers' Association issued a blunt assessment about the state of the game on Wednesday as it urged officials to create defined windows in a "chaotic" schedule and provide a fairer distribution of the sport's riches.
World Cricketers' Association Calls For Sustainable Changes Amid 'Chaotic' International Cricket Schedule
In terms of economics, the WCA said global cricket’s finances are not optimised, balanced, or used effectively to achieve competitive balance and growth, resulting in the sport not reaching its global potential.


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Pat Cummins and Rashid Khan were part of the WCA survey, and Sanjog Gupta, head of Jio-Star, was part of the WCA committee.
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