A four-year gap between two editions of the World T20 and 2019 WC are being planned keeping in mind the "financial health" of all the formats, according to the PTI. Int'l Cricket Council CEO David Richardson "is satisfied with the current format of the World T20 but said he would like to see the inclusion of two more teams in the first and second rounds in future competitions." Richardson said, "I think, the format itself works. Whether we promoted those first round matches well enough, that is a question we need to answer at a later stage and review it. The format has worked in that all the matches, first round and second round, it is designed to create even contests between the teams and to that extent it has worked exceptionally well." The ICC CEO further said that a four-year gap between two editions of the World T20 and a 10-team 2019 World Cup are being planned keeping in mind the “financial health” of all the formats at ICC events and that "all members will benefit financially," regardless of their participation. Richardson said, "The danger of course is that if we keep pushing T20 and keep playing T20 events every two years, it will effectively cannibalize the other two" (PTI, 4/4).
