Nearly 8.4 million ticket requests received for India and Pakistan’s 2027 ODI World Cup clash

November 3, 2026 11:39 AM

Nearly 8.4 million ticket requests received for India and Pakistan’s 2027 ODI World Cup clash

Nearly 8.4 million ticket applications have been received for India and Pakistan's group-stage clash at next year's Men's ODI Cricket World Cup, organisers said on Monday. The rivals are set to clash in Johannesburg at The Wanderers on October 10, 2027. The final, hosted at the same 34,000-seat venue, trails close behind with almost eight million ticket requests. Nearly three million fans from 193 countries have applied for tickets in the ballot window, which remains open until November 21, fo...

World Cricketers’ Association questions ICC over ODI World Cup format change

July 19, 2026 11:39 AM

World Cricketers’ Association questions ICC over ODI World Cup format change

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) said on Friday it is "concerned" that the format of next year's World Cup has been revised without consulting the players who are set to bear the brunt of it. The men's 50-over showpiece, to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will remain a 14-team event, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday introduced a "Super Series" round for the three lowest-ranked qualified sides. One of them will advance to the main group stage, a...