Women's Future Tours Programme (FTP) announced for 2025-29

Blockbuster schedule includes first-ever ICC Women's World Cup in T20I format

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a blockbuster Women's Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2025-29 cycle, which will see a significant increase in the number of matches and the introduction of new tournaments.

The FTP will see the number of women's international matches increase by over 25%, with a total of 336 matches scheduled across all formats.

The highlight of the FTP will be the first-ever ICC Women's World Cup in T20I format, which will be held in India in 2027.

The FTP also includes the following key features:

• The introduction of a new Women's Championship, which will see the top eight teams in the world compete for a place in the ICC Women's World Cup.
• An increase in the number of bilateral series between the top teams, including a new series between Australia and England.
• The introduction of a new global qualification pathway for associate teams, which will give them a chance to qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup.

The ICC's Head of Women's Cricket, Clare Connor, said: "This is a landmark day for women's cricket. The FTP for 2025-29 is the most ambitious and comprehensive schedule we have ever produced."

"It will provide more opportunities for women to play international cricket, and it will help to grow the game around the world."

The FTP has been welcomed by the players, with Australia captain Meg Lanning saying: "This is a great step forward for women's cricket."

"The FTP will give us more opportunities to play against the best teams in the world, and it will help us to prepare for the ICC Women's World Cup."

The FTP is a major step forward for women's cricket, and it is sure to have a positive impact on the game.