Revamped Cricket World Cup format could see an additional India-Pakistan match
- The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a revamped format for the men’s 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between India and Pakistan.
- The restructure, revealed on Wednesday, comes after concerns were expressed about the prospect of too many dead rubbers, which in turn would lead to sparse crowds at venues, and the number of foregone conclusions at the recent T20 World Cup.
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- The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a revamped format for the men’s 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between India and Pakistan.
- The restructure, revealed on Wednesday, comes after concerns were expressed about the prospect of too many dead rubbers, which in turn would lead to sparse crowds at venues, and the number of foregone conclusions at the recent T20 World Cup.
Sources: Al Jazeera