The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has scheduled a Special General Meeting (SGM) for May 27 in Ahmedabad. Following the meeting, there may be a special announcement.

The “Formation of Working Group for the ICC World Cup 2023” is one of the five points on the SGM agenda, and it is discussed whether or not the venues for the October-November championship will be made public on that day. It’s also possible to announce the organizing committee members.

To be clear, the dates and locations of the World Cup have not yet been made public, but it has been speculated that the quadrennial competition will begin on October 5 and conclude on November 19, with 12 specific locations across the nation selected. The final will be held in Ahmedabad, as is common knowledge. Whether the schedule will also be announced is still unknown.

In the meantime, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) committee will be announced by the BCCI. The IPL’s governing council held the first edition of the WPL in March. The possibility that the BCCI will now establish a separate body to oversee the women’s league received a positive response from both stakeholders (primarily owners and broadcasters) and the general public.

“Formation of Infrastructure Development and Subsidy Sub-Committee; Guidelines for appointment of Physiotherapists and Trainers in state teams and Ratification of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy”

are the other items on the May 27 meeting.

WTC squad to leave in 3 batches

In the meantime, it has become exposed that the crew individuals for the World Test Championship (WTC) last will leave for England in three batches.

On May 23, immediately following the conclusion of the IPL’s league stage, the first batch will depart. The second batch will happen after the first two play-off games on May 23 and 24 lastly the final group will leave on May 30, after the final on May 28. A practice match for the team in the UK is planned by the BCCI. The WTC last, against Australia, is from June 7 to 12 at the Oval.