'Disrupts planning': Associate nations blast ICC over ODI World Cup format changes
Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association have criticized the ICC for implementing significant structural changes to the 50-over World Cup format. The boards argue that these changes were made without sufficient consultation and threaten the growth of Associate Member cricket.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights tensions between smaller cricket nations and the governing body regarding inclusivity and the development of the global game.
Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) on Monday criticised the International Cricket Council’s recent changes to the qualification pathway and format for the Men’s 50-over World Cup.The two European Associate Member boards said they were disappointed that the ICC had made what they described as “significant structural changes” less than 18 months before the tournament."Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) are deeply disappointed by the International Cricket Council's recent decision to implement significant structural changes to the ICC Men's 50-over World Cup qualification pathway and tournament format with less than 18 months until the competition begins," the two boards said in a joint statement.The ICC announced the changes in June as part of a revamp of the structures for its two men's World Cup tournaments.
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