Australia, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies - and one Associate Member – United Arab Emirates – have submitted a formal interest to stage the tournament.
“The level of interest in the ICC Champions Trophy 2008 has exceeded our expectations and demonstrates the potential of this event,” said ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed.
“The range of locations of these countries also provides the ICC with the ability to schedule the event at a time of year that will optimise its potential.”
After sending the ICC ‘letters of intent’ the members now have until the end of February to produce full hosting submissions.
Submissions will be considered at the next ICC board meeting in Dubai on March 20 and 21, where an ‘in principle’ decision is expected to be made.
