WTC is currently played with two separate phases, with a final match to mark the end of a cycle. While the final of the tournament concluded with excitement and full houses, the mid-phase of the championship looks less impressive as some of the venues contain empty seats.
“One interesting subject which gained some traction in meetings was the possibility of adding semi-finals to the WTC to stimulate more interest,” the BBC report claims on July 14.
As of now, WTC will remain with 9 teams
There were possibilities that the International Cricket Council could stamp on the idea to expand WTC from 9 teams to 12 teams. Currently, the Test format tournament is played involving the top 9 teams in the ICC Test rankings. The race for the mace could be expanded in the future if the Council allows Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe to become a part of it.
“An ICC working group, headed by New Zealand board member Roger Twose, is still working through plans to expand the tournament to include Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe. As a result, no concrete proposals have been presented for approval, and it now looks extremely unlikely they will be incorporated as part of the next FTP cycle,” the report further mentioned.
More India vs Pakistan matches in one calendar year
“All of the above could lead to an increase in the one fixture the ICC wants to see more of: India versus Pakistan. The two sides do not play each other outside major tournaments, but it is seen as the most marketable fixture for television,” the report reads.
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