Associate nations and players criticise the ICC's new ODI World Cup format. The World Cricketers' Association expressed concerns over transparency and consultation processes. Captains from Scotland, Netherlands, and Namibia highlighted reduced opportunities for emerging teams. They believe this hinders global cricket growth and player development. Players advocate for meaningful consultation on significant career-impacting decisions.

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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 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

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

R Ashwin believes ICC's World Cup format changes are sensible. He suggests including emerging nations in bilateral series for global growth. This inclusion will provide more…

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.

Ashwin advocates for more opportunities for emerging cricket nations alongside ICC's World Cup format changes to enhance global growth.

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council has changed the competition formats of two major men’s tournaments, adding a preliminary round before the group stage of the 2027…

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…

The ICC's revamped format grants the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier winner direct entry to the tournament's main round, bypassing the Super Series contested by runners-up teams.

Associate nations and players criticise the ICC's new ODI World Cup format. The World Cricketers' Association expressed concerns over transparency and consultation processes.…