ICC may move 2029 champions trophy and 2031 world cup away from India due to tensions

Name: ICC may move 2029 champions trophy and 2031 world cup away from India due to tensions
Uploaded: 2026-02-19T00:39:12+05:30
Duration: 2 min 18 s
Channel: SportsTak
Description: The ICC is reportedly considering shifting the 2029 Champions Trophy and 2031 World Cup away from India due to India-Pakistan tensions during the T20 World Cup 2026. However, with India's significant broadcasting revenue, the ICC is likely to prioritise financial interests over political concerns when making final decisions.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 proceeds smoothly amid India-Pakistan tensions. The ICC may shift 2029 and 2031 events from India considering political and hosting complications but financial factors play a major role.

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UPDATED: Feb 19, 2026 12:39 AM IST

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UPDATED: Feb 19, 2026 12:39 AM IST

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 proceeds smoothly amid India-Pakistan tensions. The ICC may shift 2029 and 2031 events from India considering political and hosting complications but financial factors play a major role.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is progressing well in India and Sri Lanka despite political tensions between India and Pakistan that arose prior to their match. An Australian newspaper report suggests the ICC may consider relocating the 2029 Champions Trophy and 2031 World Cup co-hosting from India due to these tensions and complications with the hybrid hosting model. India, as current Champions Trophy holders and scheduled hosts, generate the most broadcasting revenue. The ICC is likely to weigh financial interests heavily when deciding whether to proceed with relocation.