4 innings in and ODI is ridiculous. You dont have to follow each and every thing that Sachin Tendulkar says.
25 teams will certainly lead to a lot many one-sided games. And how will you divide the teams ?
I'd advocate a 16 team tournament like we had in the West Indies. Agreed the format can have major teams crashing out early, but I can live with that. Have 4 groups of 4 each. The top 2 from each group can then advance to the Qf's- SF's and then the Final.
This way you will have a shorter tournament as well. 24 group games + 4 quarters +2 semis + Final.
31 games. The World Cup could be over in about a month's time.
Alternatively, the ICC could use the formula they used for the World T20 this year. The top 8 teams getting a direct entry. Divide them into groups of 4 each. For the next 2 spots,have a qualifying tournament for 4 Associates+ Bangladesh-Zimbabwe(bottom ranked teams).
25 teams will certainly lead to a lot many one-sided games. And how will you divide the teams ?
I'd advocate a 16 team tournament like we had in the West Indies. Agreed the format can have major teams crashing out early, but I can live with that. Have 4 groups of 4 each. The top 2 from each group can then advance to the Qf's- SF's and then the Final.
This way you will have a shorter tournament as well. 24 group games + 4 quarters +2 semis + Final.
31 games. The World Cup could be over in about a month's time.
Alternatively, the ICC could use the formula they used for the World T20 this year. The top 8 teams getting a direct entry. Divide them into groups of 4 each. For the next 2 spots,have a qualifying tournament for 4 Associates+ Bangladesh-Zimbabwe(bottom ranked teams).