The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has confirmed changes for both the Men's Cricket World Cup and the qualification structure for the Men's T20 World Cup following its annual meetings.
The ICC insists the changes were made with “the objective of creating more meaningful contests, elevating competitive standards, strengthening the competitive structure of both events, and enhancing the tournament experience for athletes and fans.”
Among the approved recommendations is the qualification structure for associate member nations for the 2028 Men's T20 World Cup.
I. ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
The Men's ODI World Cup will continue to feature 14 teams, but the revised format will entail a three-stage competition leading to the Finals.
According to the governing body, the new format will ”strengthen the competitive narrative across every stage of the event.”
There will be two rounds of matches (Round 1 and Round 2) leading into a ‘Super 7 stage,' which will take the form of a round-robin, from which teams qualify for the semi-finals.
