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Potential Cricket World Cup Revamp May Include Additional India-Pakistan Match

The International Cricket Council has announced a revamped format for the 2027 men's ODI World Cup, which could include an additional match between India and Pakistan.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a revamped format for the 2027 men's one-day international (ODI) World Cup, which could lead to an additional fixture between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. The changes aim to enhance competitiveness and audience engagement.

New Format and Structure

The 2027 World Cup in southern Africa will continue to feature 14 teams, but the three lowest-ranked qualifiers will now take part in a preliminary round, with only one progressing to the main group stage. The main stage will consist of two pools of six teams each, followed by a new'super seven' stage instead of the previous'super six' round-robin.

Impact on India-Pakistan Matches

The new structure increases the chances of an additional match between India and Pakistan, who no longer meet outside of ICC events due to political tensions. Matches between these two nations are highly lucrative for the ICC, driven by the passion for cricket in the sub-continent.

The ICC stated that the new format 'creates greater context, competitiveness and consequence during the event,' addressing concerns about too many dead rubbers and foregone conclusions seen in recent tournaments.

Another significant change is the elimination of quarter-finals, meaning the 50-over tournament will proceed directly to the knockout stages after the 'super seven' phase. This change aims to maintain audience interest and jeopardy throughout the competition.

Source: BSS

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