The proposed new format will involve two groups of seven teams with the top four from each group progressing to a knock-out phase that includes quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final. The new format, if approved by the ICC Board, would last 38 days, significantly shorter than the previous CWC in 2007.
The recommendations are the result of the two-day ICC Chief Executives' Committee meeting, which concluded on Wednesday. All proposals will be considered by the ICC Board at its March meeting. The recommendations are the result of the two-day ICC Chief Executives' Committee meeting, which concluded on Wednesday. All proposals will be considered by the ICC Board at its March meeting.
The CEC also unanimously approved a proposal prepared by ICC management on the greater use of technology in decision-making. This proposal, which was drawn up following directions from the ICC Cricket Committee, suggests the trial of an “umpire decision review system” during a test series.
