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ICC board meeting to decide Sri Lanka and ODI cricket future
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold a board meeting about the future of Sri Lanka Cricket and ODI’s future in Ahmedabad, scheduled just two days after the World Cup 2023 final.
The meeting will also discuss about pivotal matters such as the revenue distribution model for the upcoming 2024–27 cycle and cricket’s inclusion in the prestigious 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Zimbabwe - co-hosts of the 2027 ODI World Cup along with South Africa and Namibia - are advocating for an analysis to be conducted over the current World Cup to gauge its global popularity.
"This World Cup came at the same time as the rugby World Cup, so it would be a good opportunity to compare the audience and measure our global impact as a sport," Zimbabwe Cricket chair Tavengwa Mukuhlani said.
"It felt like the Rugby World Cup was more popular, especially in countries where both sports are popular. I don't think the problem is with the ODI format... there aren't enough teams in the World Cup, even 14 isn't enough. And there won't be context without the Super League.
"We need ODI cricket, we can't afford to not have it. It is still a money-maker for us and many countries."
The heart of discussions would be on the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket during the ICC board meeting. Questions surrounding the conditions of the suspension and its potential repercussions, including Sri Lanka’s hosting status for the Under-19 World Cup.