India, July 14 -- International cricket could be heading toward a massive structure shift. According to recent reports by the BBC, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is discussing several changes to revive interest in traditional formats and tap into the growing global T20 market. These proposals touch everything from the 50-over World Cup to Test cricket and domestic club leagues.

Why is the ICC trimming the 50-over World Cup down to 12 teams?

The ICC had previously decided to expand the 2027 One Day International (ODI) World Cup to 14 teams. However, latest talks suggest reducing that number down to 12 teams instead. The main reason behind this shift is tournament duration and competitiveness. A 14-team event creates a very long ...