ICC approves new World Cup 2027 format
The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a new three-stage format for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, aimed at enhancing competitiveness and engagement. This decision, made during the ICC Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh, will maintain 14 teams while introducing a round-robin Super Series for the lowest-ranked teams. The tournament, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, will feature a total of 30 matches in the initial round before progressing to a Super 7 stage.