Cricket Scotland and the KNCB have released a joint statement expressing their disappointment over ICC’s response after changing the format of the 2027 ODI World Cup. What changes did ICC make to the ODI World Cup format? ICC announced a changed format for the ODI World Cup in July, which limited the exposure that associate teams get at global events. Co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, along with the top eight teams in ICC men's ODI rankings, have qualified for the World Cup. "Cricket Scotland and the KNCB wish to see an exciting and competitive ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, that displays cricket in the best possible light and contributes to the continued growth of our sport.