The International Cricket Council (ICC) is to set to expand the scope of the men's 50-Over World Cup from the next cycle. There has been a debate over whether to expand the size to 16 teams but, in all likelihood, the ICC directors will settle for a 14-team format, played thrice before - in 2003, 2011 and 2015.
The current format of 10 teams that has attracted widespread criticism, largely from the Associate members who have been deprived of taking part in the pinnacle championship, will be done away with. The inference is that the arrangement - aimed largely to ensure more India games so that the broadcaster can leverage on that financially -- is so lopsided that even a couple of full members - Ireland and Zimbabwe - failed to compete in the championship in 2019.
For the last couple of months, the ICC members have been deliberating on the size of the World Cup periodically through virtual conferences, and a couple of members of the world body have confirmed to Cricbuzz that consensus is fast emerging on the 14-team format for the ODI World Cup in next eight-year cycle, from 2023 to 31. There was certainly a demand to have 16 teams too, like in 2007, but the idea does not have the approval of the majority.
The need to finalise the shape of the global events in the cycle is exigent given that the ICC will have to go to the market to conclude the media rights partners and sponsors. The general impression is that the ICC is already behind schedule in finalizing the next cycle, the global pandemic being the chief culprit. It now wants have the eight-year blue print ready by this year end. The media rights are expected to be sold by 2022.
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That's really good news, thankfully common sense has prevailed here.
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Happy days for ZC, they can go back to not worrying about missing out on those big pay days & paid holidays every four years
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Let's hope full members are guaranteed a spot, otherwise I'm not completely confident Zimbabwe would make a 14-team cut.
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Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
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eugene wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 2:12 am
Let's hope full members are guaranteed a spot, otherwise I'm not completely confident Zimbabwe would make a 14-team cut.
They will never do that. If Zim can't make a 14-team World Cup, then no one should complain and they absolutely don't deserve to be there.
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Level of Cricket playing by Nepal, Netherlands, Namibia even USA it will be hard for Zimbabwe again to make into that 14 teams, unless they change their brand of cricket.
Zimbabwe at present lacks hitter & finisher down the order. Chakabva & Burl can't do the job, have to bring new thinking in that lower order.
Zimbabwe at present lacks hitter & finisher down the order. Chakabva & Burl can't do the job, have to bring new thinking in that lower order.
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https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc- ... ms-1263075
cricinfo finally reporting the same. also says T20 world cup could become 20 teams and a return of the Intercontinental Cup and/or Division 2 of Test cricket
cricinfo finally reporting the same. also says T20 world cup could become 20 teams and a return of the Intercontinental Cup and/or Division 2 of Test cricket
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ShareIcc considering that 20 teams t 20 world cup. These r some of the respites for corrupt and non functional Zim cricket management. Tough for Zim to qualify in 14 teams odi world cup but some how they can sneak into 20 teams t 20 world cup for atleast 2 world cups.
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Zimbabwe will face tough competition in qualifiers because few associates have adopted migration theory in setting up squad and from nowwhere they are looking as strong competator
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Rajkumar Sharma wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:50 am
Zimbabwe will face tough competition in qualifiers because few associates have adopted migration theory in setting up squad and from nowwhere they are looking as strong competator
farhanhussan wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:27 am
Icc considering that 20 teams t 20 world cup. These r some of the respites for corrupt and non functional Zim cricket management. Tough for Zim to qualify in 14 teams odi world cup but some how they can sneak into 20 teams t 20 world cup for atleast 2 world cups.
Which countries other than the USA have adopted 'migration theory' for cricket purposes other than the USA ffs? News flash; some countries have diverse populations!!!
I honestly don't see why you two negative nellies are on this forum; it seems like you absolutely hate Zimbabwe and really really really want us to not qualify for everything. You are living in fantasy land if you think Zimbabwe aren't in the top 20 countries hahaha. As you well know we should have qualified for the last 10 team world cup and missed out by the very narrowest of margins so to sit here and say we have 'no chance' at all of qualifying for a 14-team or 20-team is f***ing rubbish frankly. You are just trolling.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:48 am
Rajkumar Sharma wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:50 am
Zimbabwe will face tough competition in qualifiers because few associates have adopted migration theory in setting up squad and from nowwhere they are looking as strong competator
farhanhussan wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:27 am
Icc considering that 20 teams t 20 world cup. These r some of the respites for corrupt and non functional Zim cricket management. Tough for Zim to qualify in 14 teams odi world cup but some how they can sneak into 20 teams t 20 world cup for atleast 2 world cups.
Which countries other than the USA have adopted 'migration theory' for cricket purposes other than the USA ffs? News flash; some countries have diverse populations!!!
I honestly don't see why you two negative nellies are on this forum; it seems like you absolutely hate Zimbabwe and really really really want us to not qualify for everything. You are living in fantasy land if you think Zimbabwe aren't in the top 20 countries hahaha. As you well know we should have qualified for the last 10 team world cup and missed out by the very narrowest of margins so to sit here and say we have 'no chance' at all of qualifying for a 14-team or 20-team is f***ing rubbish frankly. You are just trolling.
It's reality unless Zim cricket won't set right its issues of mismanagement. Involve many ex white players in coaching and Management, things are not looking bright. Bring ex white players into fanchise coaching and management, sack makoni & Co who r there for mere money making.
Whites have cricket legacy, its their right to lead cricket in Zim.
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farhanhussan wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:13 am
secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:48 am
Rajkumar Sharma wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:50 am
Zimbabwe will face tough competition in qualifiers because few associates have adopted migration theory in setting up squad and from nowwhere they are looking as strong competator
farhanhussan wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:27 am
Icc considering that 20 teams t 20 world cup. These r some of the respites for corrupt and non functional Zim cricket management. Tough for Zim to qualify in 14 teams odi world cup but some how they can sneak into 20 teams t 20 world cup for atleast 2 world cups.
Which countries other than the USA have adopted 'migration theory' for cricket purposes other than the USA ffs? News flash; some countries have diverse populations!!!
I honestly don't see why you two negative nellies are on this forum; it seems like you absolutely hate Zimbabwe and really really really want us to not qualify for everything. You are living in fantasy land if you think Zimbabwe aren't in the top 20 countries hahaha. As you well know we should have qualified for the last 10 team world cup and missed out by the very narrowest of margins so to sit here and say we have 'no chance' at all of qualifying for a 14-team or 20-team is f***ing rubbish frankly. You are just trolling.
It's reality unless Zim cricket won't set right its issues of mismanagement. Involve many ex white players in coaching and Management, things are not looking bright. Bring ex white players into fanchise coaching and management, sack makoni & Co who r there for mere money making.
Whites have cricket legacy, its their right to lead cricket in Zim.
Rubbish!
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farhanhussan wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:13 am
Whites have cricket legacy, its their right to lead cricket in Zim.
Wow. I have no words.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:19 am
farhanhussan wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 9:13 am
Whites have cricket legacy, its their right to lead cricket in Zim.
Wow. I have no words.
Not worth the stress bro. Saw this happen over the years and I realized you just need to block the negative energy and focus on the constructive conversations. No need to be trolled by somebody 10000km away from the reality on the ground
There is also a tendency for certain people to think because they are not white they can’t be racist yet they are the worst kind these days
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ShareTrying to ignore some of the other noise. Does that mean that this event is now moot??
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Cric ... _Qualifier
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ZIMFAN wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 10:44 am
Trying to ignore some of the other noise. Does that mean that this event is now moot??
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Cric ... _Qualifier
No, it's still valid. The 2023 World Cup will still have 10 teams. It's the 2027 and 2031 tournaments that might be increased to 14 teams.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 8:48 am
Rajkumar Sharma wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:50 am
Zimbabwe will face tough competition in qualifiers because few associates have adopted migration theory in setting up squad and from nowwhere they are looking as strong competator
farhanhussan wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:27 am
Icc considering that 20 teams t 20 world cup. These r some of the respites for corrupt and non functional Zim cricket management. Tough for Zim to qualify in 14 teams odi world cup but some how they can sneak into 20 teams t 20 world cup for atleast 2 world cups.
Which countries other than the USA have adopted 'migration theory' for cricket purposes other than the USA ffs? News flash; some countries have diverse populations!!!
I honestly don't see why you two negative nellies are on this forum; it seems like you absolutely hate Zimbabwe and really really really want us to not qualify for everything. You are living in fantasy land if you think Zimbabwe aren't in the top 20 countries hahaha. As you well know we should have qualified for the last 10 team world cup and missed out by the very narrowest of margins so to sit here and say we have 'no chance' at all of qualifying for a 14-team or 20-team is f***ing rubbish frankly. You are just trolling.
Seems your knowledge in cricket is limited. Check Ireland's latest proceedings G Hume, R Pretorious, M Commins, Ford brothers, C Campher, some good proteas domestic talent with a Kiwi Georgeson is playing domestic cricket and are added in Ireland Wolves team
Positive thinker, Strong Zimbabwe getting hammered from UAE partimers, How many of you thought that will happen ?
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Rajkumar Sharma wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 2:22 pm
Seems your knowledge in cricket is limited. Check Ireland's latest proceedings G Hume, R Pretorious, M Commins, Ford brothers, C Campher, some good proteas domestic talent with a Kiwi Georgeson is playing domestic cricket and are added in Ireland Wolves team
You said Associates. ;)
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 2:28 pm
Rajkumar Sharma wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 2:22 pm
Seems your knowledge in cricket is limited. Check Ireland's latest proceedings G Hume, R Pretorious, M Commins, Ford brothers, C Campher, some good proteas domestic talent with a Kiwi Georgeson is playing domestic cricket and are added in Ireland Wolves team
You said Associates. ;)
USA, GERMANY, OMAN, UAE, CANADA
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