The ECB have revealed that England and Wales will hold the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019.
The tournament will be played during the June of that year across 10 separate venues.
"The signing of this agreement now enables ECB to enter into staging agreements with venues who wish to stage matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019," said the ECB's chief executive David Collier.
"The Organising Team from the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, led by tournament director Steve Elworthy, will commence the preparation work for this event immediately following the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy, which ends with the final at Edgbaston on June 23.
"The ECB is honoured to have been selected to stage one of the largest and most important global sports events which will be a wonderful boost to sport and cricket in particular throughout England and Wales."
As it stands, 10 teams will participate at the tournament.
Liam Apicella
