India has expressed interest in hosting the next three ICC events

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed interest in hosting the next three International Cricket Council (ICC) events on the Indian subcontinent. The decision was made at the BCCI's Emergent Apex Council meeting on Sunday, where the stakeholders met virtually via video conferencing.

According to PTI, the BCCI is interested in hosting the 2025 Champions Trophy, the 2028 T20 World Cup, and the 2031 50-over World Cup.

"Yes, we would be bidding for the 2025 Champions Trophy along with 2028 T20 World Cup and the 2031 50-over World Cup. The Apex Council has agreed on this, in principle," a senior office bearer told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

The Champions Trophy will return after its last appearance in 2017 in England, as the ICC has decided to include the 10-team ODI tournament in the next FTP cycle. The official went on to say that India's bid to host numerous events is encouraged by their position, which they want to maximise by hosting a "global event every two to three years."

"The Champions Trophy is a short tournament but is an immensely popular one. It was only fair that after the 2023 World Cup in India, we bid for the 2025 Champions Trophy. India should be in a position to host a global event every two to three years and hence we are bidding for three events," the BCCI official said.