For national boards like the BCCI or Cricket Australia, a locked-in FTP allows for long-term planning of broadcast rights and sponsorships. The Current Men’s FTP Cycle (2023–2027)
The sheer volume of matches (over 700 in four years) has led to concerns regarding player fatigue and injuries. icc ftp
The is the definitive blueprint for the international cricket calendar. It is a structured schedule of tours and tournaments that ensures every member nation has a clear roadmap of bilateral series and global events over a multi-year cycle. For national boards like the BCCI or Cricket
Bilateral series between specific nations, most notably India and Pakistan, are often subject to government approval and may be excluded from the FTP despite high commercial demand. It is a structured schedule of tours and
The ICC has attempted to retrofit context onto the FTP, but each attempt has collapsed under the weight of commercial reality. The ODI Super League (2020-2023) was designed to guarantee 13 teams a minimum of 24 ODIs, providing a direct qualification path to the World Cup. It failed because the FTP could not enforce compliance. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia simply scheduled fewer ODIs, prioritizing T20 leagues. The league was scrapped after one cycle.