Cricket World Cup: Scotland and Netherlands criticise format changes to 50-over tournament announced by ICC

The ICC announced in July a revamp to the format of the 50-over Cricket World Cup, set to be held in southern Africa next year. The cricket governing bodies of Scotland and the Netherlands have publicly criticised the changes made to the tournament structure. The specific nature of their objections centres on how the format alterations may affect associate or smaller cricketing nations' participation and competitiveness.