Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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On this week’s Stumped, Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma debate the debate around the ICC's plans to reduce the number of teams in the World Cup.

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It comes after the Netherlands and Scotland cricket boards criticised the plans.

00:00 Introduction
00:50 Why are Scotland and the Netherlands unhappy?
02:06 Why has the ICC suggested changes?
04:14 What impact could changes have on cricket in associate countries?
05:10 What influence do Scotland and the Netherlands have?
06:14 Inequality in world cricket
08:05 What are the benefits of reducing the number of teams?
09:26 Is is partly to protect larger teams from humiliating defeats?
10:36 Response from ICC

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