The update was given at the end of the BCCI’s Special General Meeting at a hotel in Ahmedabad, a day ahead of the IPL 2023 final in the city.

The WTC 2021-23 final will be played between India and Australia from June 7 to 11, 2023. The announcement is expected to be made at a press conference in London around the final.

ICC World Cup 2023: The details so far

• All metro cities are being looked at as venues. According to an ESPNcricinfo report, there will be a total of 48 matches, to be held in at least 13 cities around India.
• According to the same report, the ten-team World Cup is supposed to run from October 5 to November 19.
• Ahead of the World Cup, a total of 15 stadiums around the country are set to be upgraded, with Grant Thorton being hired to help with the improvement.

Other updates from the BCCI SGM

• Asia Cup 2023 update: The future of the Asia Cup 2023 will be decided once after a meeting with the ACC members (Test-playing nations) and Associate nations.
• Committees to handle the ICC World Cup 2023 and the Women’s Premier League will be announced soon.
• The scheduled India v Afghanistan series will happen, but the fixtures haven’t been finalised. It will be held this year after the WTC final and most likely before the World Cup.
• A window for the Women’s Premier League will be decided based on discussions with the broadcasters.
• The position of Women’s head coach has been advertised, and applications have been coming in. A shortlist has been decided.
• To manage injuries better, each state will appoint Strength & Conditioning and Sports & Science Medicine team, who will be interviewed by the NCA panel.