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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

Cricket World Cup format controversially revamped ahead of tournament expansion in 2027

Australia are the holders of the World Cup trophy - (Getty)

The International Cricket Council has revamped the format for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, cutting the field from 14 teams to 12 after a preliminary round.

The structure of the ICC’s flagship global tournaments was a major topic of debate at the recent board meeting in Edinburgh, with changes to the men’s showpiece 50-over competition in southern Africa next year as well as the next T20 World Cup in 2028.

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