The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA), formerly known as FICA, has launched a critical review of the sport’s “broken and unsustainable” scheduling system. This initiative aims to create a more coherent and balanced calendar that allows international cricket and domestic leagues to “co-exist.”
A six-member panel, including former England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison and former Pakistan women’s captain Sana Mir, will lead the review in collaboration with independent consultants. The panel will gather input from players, administrators, team owners, and broadcasters to develop recommendations for the WCA board.
The WCA highlighted the urgent need for change, stating, “The current model is broken and unsustainable.” They emphasized that the lack of clarity and organization in global scheduling forces players to choose between representing their countries and advancing their careers.
WCA chair Heath Mills noted, “Cricket has three core formats across international and domestic leagues, but the game’s leadership has failed to establish a unified global structure.” He expressed frustration at the ongoing confusion and the absence of a coherent schedule.
Research by the Professional Cricketers’ Association in May revealed that 81% of players are concerned about the physical toll of the domestic fixture list, which offers little time for rest and recovery. A 2022 review by the ECB had recommended reducing domestic cricket, but English county teams rejected the proposals.
Former England captain Joe Root also acknowledged the need for a revised schedule to benefit English cricket in the long term.
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