Introduction 

A global look at icc cricket in mid 2025The spotlight shines on elite tournaments shaping cricket today.

Icc Champions trophy

First up the  icc Champions Trophy staged in Pakistan and UAE returned after eight years of waiting The event ran from February nineteenth to March ninth featuring eight top teams from across the world The league stage was followed by two thrilling semi finals and a dramatic final in Dubai in which India beat New Zealand by four wickets to lift their third icc Champions Trophy title India won all their matches undefeated and Rohit Sharma earned man of the match honours with a vital seventy six in the chase  

Icc next calendar 

Next in the calendar came the World Test Championship final at Lords from June eleventh to fourteenth Australia faced South Africa South Africa prevailed by five wickets claiming their first WTC title and the three point six million dollar prize  

On the women’s front ICC has confirmed the next Women’s Cricket World Cup will take place in India and Sri Lanka from September thirtieth to November second featuring eight teams and thirty one matches  

Looking ahead ICC has introduced stricter playing rules across formats with updates to wide ball DRS concussion protocols over rate monitoring and rules around boundaries and short runs These new rules aim to modernise the sport while enhancing fairness and player safety  

Beyond tournaments ICC also announced support for displaced Afghanistan women cricketers offering them engagement opportunities at global events to promote inclusivity and growth in cricket  

There is also a major plan under consideration to expand Test cricket into two divisions from 2027 to 2029 This system would group teams into division one and two with promotion and relegation being debated  

Why this matters

These tournaments illustrate ICCs commitment to both elite competition and game development

Unforgettable final matches at the Champions Trophy and WTC showed how top players deliver under pressure

New rules reflect a balance between tradition and modern evolution of the sport

Support for women cricketers from Afghanistan and the upcoming Women’s World Cup show a focus on inclusivity and global reach

Division reform in Test cricket may reshape the future landscape of international cricket

What to watch next

India will defend their Champions Trophy crown and build on their winning formula

South Africa will seek to capitalise on their WTC triumph

The women’s game will culminate in the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka this autumn

Monitor rule changes and their impact on match strategies and player welfare

Stay tuned to ICC for announcements on Test format structure Twenty20 Champions League and next ICC schedule through 2031

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