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New ICC ODI World Cup format ‘undermines’ associate nations, say Oman cricketers

Summary by The Hindu
The ICC announced a significant change to the 2027 ODI World Cup format, wherein among 14 teams, only 11 will directly enter the group stage. The remaining three teams will contest in a Super Series, with just one progressing further.

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ICC has made an important announcement regarding the ODI World Cup to be held in 2027. The rules for direct qualification have been fixed for this tournament to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. ICC has set a cut-off date of 30 September 2026 for direct entry. Host countries South Africa-Zimbabwe qualify According to ICC rules, the host countries will directly qualify for the World Cup. That is, the place of South Africa and Zimba…

The ODI World Cup will be played next year, but preparations for the event have already begun. The ICC has released the format. Teams are now competing for direct qualification. The West Indies team currently appears to be lagging behind.

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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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