Scotland, Netherlands hit out at ICC over World Cup 2027 format changes, say they are 'deeply disappointed'

WIRE — Cricket Scotland and Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) on Monday hit out at the International Cricket Council over the changes to the format of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027, set to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament heads back to the 14-team tournament from the 10 it was in implementation during the 2019 and 2023 World Cups, but not without a specific change.

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