The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Cricket’s governing body shifts the goalposts for the usual reasons
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Suresh Menon
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has faced criticism for its shifting format policies regarding the 2027 World Cup. Critics argue that the governing body prioritizes financial gain over the development of the sport and the inclusion of lower-ranked teams.
The irony of international cricket is that while the motivation for lower-ranked teams is to improve by playing against top teams, that of two of the stakeholders, television and the International Cricket Council, is money. The interests of the sport therefore often take a backseat.
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