World Cup ODI and T20 cricket format changes revealed by ICC including 12-team main group phase for 2027

The ICC has announced format changes to the next editions of the men's ODI and T20 World Cup tournaments, including a 12-team main group phase for the 2027 edition. The governing body stated the changes are intended to improve competitiveness and consequence across the tournaments. Specific structural details of the revised formats were revealed alongside the announcement.