While Fifa embraces global expansion, the ICC continues to choke the growth of Associate nations with convoluted formats. It's time cricket learned the art of simplicity.

This year’s edition is the first 48-nation tournament, a decision that was heavily criticised but has not provoked much debate recently.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that football's governing body will examine the possibility of expanding the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams after declaring the…

Gianni Infantino has confirmed FIFA will consider expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams. They’ve come up with far worse ideas than that. But who trusts FIFA to pull it off?

ICC has revamped men's ODI and T20I World Cup formats, introducing Super 7, Super 10 and eliminators while reshaping the 2028 qualification pathway. | Cricket

14 teams will be cut to 12 after a preliminary round at next year’s event in southern Africa

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New 'Super Seven' stage to replace previous 'Super Six' round-robin in ODI WC; no quarter-finals to be held.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men's 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture…

The ICC announces a new 14-team ODI World Cup format with Round 1 and a Super 7 stage, aiming to boost competition and fan engagement. | Cricket

The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.

Next year's 14-team World Cup that will be hosted by SA, Namibia, and Zimbabwe will feature a revised format.

While Fifa embraces global expansion, the ICC continues to choke the growth of Associate nations with convoluted formats. It's time cricket learned the art of simplicity.

Governing body introduces Super 7 stage and eliminators in major overhaul

NEW DELHI, July 17 : The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) said on Friday it is "concerned" that the format of next year's World Cup has been revised without consulting the…