ICC's Revamped ODI World Cup Format Faces Backlash

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the format for the next ODI World Cup.

Now, only 14 teams will play, with a special round called the 'Super Series' for the lower-ranked teams.

The top team from this round moves on to the next stage.

After that, there will be two groups of six teams each, and the top teams from these groups will move on to the 'Super 7' stage.

Finally, the top four teams from the Super 7 stage will play in the semifinals.

However, many people, including players and cricket associations from smaller cricket nations, are upset because they were not properly consulted about these changes.

They say it makes it harder for smaller nations to compete and grow in the sport.