The International Cricket Council (ICC) also confirmed that its Governance structure will be discussed in October.

Shashank Manohar, the chairman of the organisation, has been behind an attempt to reduce the powers of the “Big Three” cricketing nations - India, England and Australia - after they were granted more influence and larger shares of revenue in 2014.

The members of the ICC approved a contract extension for its chief executive David Richardson through to the 2019 Annual Conference.

The South African was first appointed to the role in 2012.

The ICC is considering adding a further World Twenty20 tournament in 2018 to capitalise on the success of this year’s edition in India, won by the West Indies.

The next competition in the shortest format of the game was not due to be held until 2020 but the ICC could add an event in 2018, with the World Twenty20 then held biennially rather than on a quadrennial basis.

Members of the governing body also debated whether to create a two-tier international Test league during the Annual Conference.

Currently, there is no existing league system in place for the Test format, considered by many as the pinnacle of the sport, but plans are on the table to implement a brand-new tournament from 2019 onwards.

It would involve seven teams in the top division and five in the bottom, with promotion and relegation between each tier.

The Test league could be played either every two or four years, and teams would still be able to stage regular Series outside of the competition.

The topic will also be discussed in October, the ICC has confirmed.

“This is an unprecedented opportunity for our sport to introduce a package of bilateral international cricket structures, which are merit and performance based, have context, enhance the value of bilateral international cricket and create a highly competitive environment for cricketers so they can provide more entertainment to spectators,” Richardson said.

 “The Member countries acknowledge and recognise the importance of international cricket across all its three formats and are committed to ensuring that it continues to grow in relevance and value for cricket fans around the world.

 “This is a complex issue on many levels but I am heartened by the progress that has been made to date and during these meetings and look forward to the next meeting in Dubai.”

The ICC also agreed to an alteration to the Decision Review System, which will make it easier for not-out decisions on leg before wicket calls to be overturned.

Under current rules, half of the ball would need to be hitting a zone between the centre of leg and off stumps but that has now been changed to half of the ball hitting any part of the stumps.

Following a presentation from the Commonwealth Games Federation, the ICC submitted a proposal to have women's cricket included on the programme for Durban 2022.