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The 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Controversy has arisen due to the changes made in the format of this World Cup this time. Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have strongly criticized the changes. These changes will threaten the fairness, transparency and credibility of international cricket, it said. Both cricket bodies have not only questioned the new format, but also questioned the process under which and how such a major change was implemented.

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How is the new look of the 2027 World Cup?

According to the new format, a total of 14 teams will participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup. However, the first qualifying round will be played between the 12th, 13th and 14th ranked teams. Only one team will qualify for the main tournament. After this, the 12 teams will be divided into two groups of six teams each in the main event. The biggest objection from both circles is the timing and process of the change.

18 months before the World Cup, change is in question

The World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia is less than 18 months away. In such circumstances, Cricket Scotland and the KNCB are unhappy with the major changes made to the format of the tournament and the qualifying route. “Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association are deeply disappointed by the ICC's decision to make such sweeping changes to the qualification route and format of the tournament for the men's 50-over World Cup,” a joint statement said. According to both the bodies, these changes are a major blow to the cricket of the associate member countries and may harm the efforts made in the last few years to expand cricket globally.

Both the boards expressed displeasure over this process

Cricket Scotland and KNCB said, 'At a time when cricket is trying to reach new countries and new audiences. Also, undermining significant opportunities for developing nations at a time when they are trying to strengthen their position in international sports sends the wrong message.'

The board said, 'We are fully committed to working with the ICC and other member countries to strengthen global cricket. But, we have serious concerns about the implications of these changes and the process of their implementation.'

Country disappointed at lack of response from ICC

Following the announcement of the changes, the two countries held two meetings with the ICC along with other associate member states. They asked for official written information regarding the changes and an explanation of the entire process. He also requested to revise future decisions and include associate members in bilateral planning meetings with full member states.

However, both the boards said in a joint statement that, more than two weeks after the second meeting, they have not received any response from the ICC. This is disappointing and disrespectful to the serious issues we have raised.'

Again appeal to ICC for discussion

Cricket Scotland and the KNCB have finally called on the ICC to resume dialogue with associate member states. Both bodies wish to engage in open and transparent discussions with all member nations, prioritizing the long-term interests of world cricket. “We call on the ICC to re-engage with its associate members and to hold open and transparent discussions with all member states, prioritizing the long-term interests of world cricket,” the joint statement said.

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