ThE first thing which needs to be stated about the ICC's decision to cut the number of teams in the next World Cup to 10 – and with no qualifying tournament – is that it contravenes all the qualities which are supposed to embody the best of international sport.
ThE first thing which needs to be stated about the ICC's decision to cut the number of teams in the next World Cup to 10 – and with no qualifying tournament – is that it contravenes all the qualities which are supposed to embody the best of international sport.
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At a stroke, the governing body, in thrall to India, have effectively told the likes of Kevin O’Brien, George Dockrell, Majid Haq and Richie Berrington: “We don’t care about you. If you want to play in a future World Cup, go and try your luck with England.”
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