ICC approves new format for Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, introduces three-stage structure
The revised structure aims to create more meaningful contests and could increase the chances of an India-Pakistan meeting, the ICC said.
- The International Cricket Council announced a revamped format for the 2027 ODI World Cup on Wednesday, maintaining 14 teams while introducing a preliminary 'Super Series' round that funnels qualifiers into a 12-team main group stage.
- Officials designed the restructure to eliminate 'dead rubbers' and foregone conclusions plaguing recent tournaments. By removing quarter-finals, the ICC aims to create 'greater context, competitiveness and consequence' during the event in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- An additional team in the round-robin phase increases the prospects of a marquee match between India and Pakistan. The ICC noted this fixture is 'the most lucrative in the sport,' generating significant broadcast rights and commercial revenue.
- West Indies captain Hayley Matthews criticized the funding ecosystem as 'unfair,' noting the widening gap between leading nations and others. Associate members expressed concern that the new format limits opportunities for emerging teams.
- Separately, the ICC approved format changes for the 2028 T20 World Cup, retaining 20 teams while introducing a new 'Super 10' stage. This overhaul aims to expand opportunities for emerging nations while increasing competitiveness.
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Winnipeg Free Press
International Cricket Council revamps formats for men's World Cups
ISLAMABAD (AP) — 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 World Cup and revamping the playoffs for the Twenty20 World Cup in 2028.
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France24Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash
While next year's edition in southern Africa remains a 14-team competition, the three lowest-ranked qualifiers will now take part in a preliminary round with just one of them progressing to a 12-strong main group stage. That will now feature just two pools of six, with a new 'super seven' stage replacing the previous 'super six' round-robin. The restructure comes after concerns were expressed about the prospect of too many dead rubbers, which i…
Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra Pakistan-India clash
LONDON: 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 between Pakistan and India. While next year’s edition in southern Africa remains a 14-team competition, the three lowest-ranked qualifiers will now take part in a preliminary round with just one of them progressing to a 12-strong main group stage. That will now featur…
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