Twenty20 in trophy focus

THE Champions Trophy could be scrapped in favour of staging the World Twenty20 every two years, according to International Cricket Council (ICC) boss David Richardson.

Pakistan thrashed India by 180 runs to win this year’s edition of the Champions Trophy at The Oval.

“At this stage, the next Champions Trophy is still scheduled for India in 2021,” Richardson said.

“Consideration has been given to changing to two T20s in a four-year cycle.”