Dubai, July 17 -- The International Cricket Council's (ICC) revamped format for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup has drawn sharp criticism from leading Associate nations, with players and the World Cricketers' Association (WCA) accusing the governing body of limiting opportunities for emerging teams and failing to consult stakeholders before introducing the changes.

Under the revised format, the tournament will still feature 14 teams but will begin with a newly introduced three-team round-robin 'Super Series' involving the lowest-ranked qualifiers. Two teams will be eliminated after playing just two matches each, a move that has sparked frustration among Associate nations striving to compete regularly against Full Member sides, according to ...