KARACHI: World Cricketers Association has called for protected international windows, fairer revenue distribution, and stronger player safeguards to prevent the collapse of its traditional formats.
The WCA’s “Protecting History, Embracing Change” report proposes fundamental structural changes to address what it identifies as existential threats to international cricket.
The recommendations come amid growing concerns that uncontrolled expansion of domestic T20 leagues and financial imbalances are rendering bilateral cricket meaningless.
The centrepiece proposal calls for four mandatory 21-day windows annually where all top players must be available for international duty.
This “Core International Cricket” framework would ensure each nation plays a minimum number of meaningful matches across formats while preserving space for franchise tournaments.
The system would operate alongside a new divisional structure with promotion and relegation to maintain competitive balance.
Financial reforms would dramatically redistribute the sport’s wealth, capping any single nation’s share of International Cricket Council (ICC) revenues at 10% — a direct challenge to India’s current 38.5% portion.
A proposed Global Growth Fund, financed by levies on domestic leagues and pooled media rights, would channel an estimated $130 million annually to developing cricketing nations.
For players, the plan would abolish restrictive contract clauses and establish minimum professional standards.
