Four talking points from the 2025-29 Women's FTP announcement

New Tests and Zimbabwe's addition

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2025-29 cycle, which includes a number of new and exciting features.

One of the most significant changes is the addition of more Test matches to the women's calendar. In the previous cycle, only 10 Tests were scheduled, but this has now been increased to 14. This is a welcome development, as it will give women's cricketers more opportunities to play the longest format of the game.

Another important change is the addition of Zimbabwe to the FTP. This is the first time that Zimbabwe has been included in the women's FTP, and it is a sign of the growing strength of women's cricket in the country.

Other key points from the FTP announcement include:

The Women's Cricket World Cup will be held in India in 2025.

The Women's T20 World Cup will be held in Bangladesh in 2026.

The Women's Champions Trophy will be held in England in 2027.

The Women's Ashes will be played in Australia in 2025-26 and in England in 2027-28.

The FTP is a key part of the ICC's strategy to grow women's cricket globally. By providing more opportunities for women to play at the highest level, the ICC is hoping to inspire more girls and women to take up the game.