The ICC has outlined an expanded qualification pathway designed to give associate nations more opportunities to reach global tournaments.
High-performance grants, better touring windows and shared coaching resources are central to the plan, which aims to lift standards outside the traditional top tier.
Member boards welcomed clearer scheduling for bilateral cricket, noting that meaningful game time is essential for players to adapt to elite conditions.
Cricket administrators say the next cycle could produce closer contests in World Cup qualifiers and more competitive T20 global events.
