The World Cup will run from October 4 to November 21, 2027, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia
The International Cricket Council has revamped the format for the 2027 men's World Cup.
The field has been cut from 14 teams to 12 after a preliminary round.
Just one of the three lowest-ranked qualifiers would progress to the group stage.
The World Cup will run from October 4 to November 21, 2027, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

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