Cricket World Cups to be shorter
Sunday, July 1, 2007
The International Cricket Council (ICC) looks set to restrict the duration of World Cups to a maximum of five weeks after criticism that this year's tournament was too long.
The annual meeting of world cricket's governing body also agreed Zimbabwe was not ready to return to the test arena.
The 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean lasted 47 days. Poor attendances were blamed on the length of the competition, over-priced tickets and the early exits of Pakistan and India, while the death of Bob Woolmer cast a long shadow over the event.
The final was also concluded in near darkness after confusion over playing regulations.
The Zimbabwe government withdrew their team from the test arena last year after many experienced players quit the squad because of differences with the board. Zimbabwe, however, still played in the World Cup earlier this year.
Other issues covered in the ICC's week of meetings at Lord's was an agreement that an umpiring task force be formed with a view to improving the standard of officiating.
Also, from October 1, if a bowler delivers a front foot no-ball in a one-day international, the following ball will be deemed a 'free hit'. Reuters
The annual meeting of world cricket's governing body also agreed Zimbabwe was not ready to return to the test arena.
The 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean lasted 47 days. Poor attendances were blamed on the length of the competition, over-priced tickets and the early exits of Pakistan and India, while the death of Bob Woolmer cast a long shadow over the event.
The final was also concluded in near darkness after confusion over playing regulations.
The Zimbabwe government withdrew their team from the test arena last year after many experienced players quit the squad because of differences with the board. Zimbabwe, however, still played in the World Cup earlier this year.
Other issues covered in the ICC's week of meetings at Lord's was an agreement that an umpiring task force be formed with a view to improving the standard of officiating.
Also, from October 1, if a bowler delivers a front foot no-ball in a one-day international, the following ball will be deemed a 'free hit'. Reuters
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