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Revamped Cricket World Cup format could add India-Pakistan match
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Revamped Cricket World Cup format could add India-Pakistan match
The International Cricket Council has announced a restructured 14-team format for the 2027 men's ODI World Cup, potentially including an extra India-Pakistan fixture.
- The ICC revealed on Wednesday that the 2027 tournament will begin with a preliminary round for the three lowest-ranked qualifiers, with one advancing to a 12-team main group stage.
- The main stage will feature two pools of six teams, followed by a "Super Seven" round-robin phase, replacing the previous Super Six and eliminating quarterfinals.
- The ICC stated that the new format aims to provide "greater context, competitiveness and consequence" during the event.
- The ICC also approved a $12.82m loan to Cricket West Indies to support the member board.
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