Pakistan, July 15 -- The International Cricket Council has approved significant changes to the formats of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and ICC Men's T20 World Cup to make every match more competitive and meaningful. The decisions were finalized during the ICC Board's annual meetings in Edinburgh, where officials endorsed recommendations designed to strengthen tournament structures, improve competitive balance, and deliver a better experience for players and cricket fans.

The 14-team ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will now feature a new three-stage format before the knockout rounds begin. Under the revised system, the teams ranked 12th, 13th, and 14th will first compete in a round-robin Super Series, with only the winner advancing to the ...