ICC Approves Super 7 and Super 10 Formats for World Cups
Why in the news
Cricket’s governing body cleared revised tournament structures for two of its biggest men’s events. The changes are meant to keep more matches meaningful.
Key facts
- Approving body: International Cricket Council (ICC).
- Events affected: future Men’s ODI World Cup and Men’s T20 World Cup.
- ODI format change: a Super 7 stage.
- T20 format change: a Super 10 stage with Eliminators.
| Tournament | New feature |
|---|---|
| Men’s ODI World Cup | Super 7 stage |
| Men’s T20 World Cup | Super 10 stage with Eliminators |
Significance
- The formats raise competitiveness.
- They reduce dead-rubber matches, where the result no longer matters.
Exam angle
- ODI World Cup stage: Super 7.
- T20 World Cup stage: Super 10 with Eliminators.
- Approving authority: ICC.