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The World Cricketers Association has released its report: Protecting History, Embracing Change. A Unified Coherent Global Future. The Report is the culmination of a six month review of cricket’s global structure, led by an expert multi stakeholder Sub-Committee Chaired by Paul Marsh, and in conjunction with The Sports Consultancy.

The PCA has contributed to the report through President and former England captain Eoin Morgan, alongside Chief Executive Daryl Mitchell, PCA Vice Chair and former England captain Heather Knight and former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler.

The report:

• Draws on interviews with 64 senior game stakeholders, including players, administrators, and commercial and media partners, in addition to the compilation of data from various experts
• Focuses on the ‘top of the game,’ where the best players compete, and on the cricket that funds the rest of the sport globally (ICC Events, bilateral international cricket, major DT20 leagues)
• Covers both the men’s and women’s games – focusing on issues applicable to both, but at different stages of coming to pass

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WCA Chairman Heath Mills said: “This process has brought to light an almost game wide appetite for change and a need to address the significant issues with the game’s global structure.”

“Whilst there is no silver bullet, the report defines the trends, and major issues facing the sport at global level, along with some recommended solutions, intended to be both aspirational and realistic. The players have an interest in the health of the game globally, and we look forward to discussing and debating the report over the coming months.”

Former England captain Heather Knight said: “As players we understand our responsibility to the game, and we have an interest in it being successful. A unified sport is going to achieve better outcomes than a fragmented one.”

PCA President and former England captain Eoin Morgan said: “We either watch international cricket die in many countries, or we set up a balance and windows are the key to that. Windows are the best solution to give players, fans and administrators clarity on how you can structure a year, plan and regulate.”