article_snippet: The ICC over Tony Irish, the boss of the international players’ union decision to cut the 2019 World Cup in England to 10 teams, saying: ‘the global game of cricket needs a global view.
article_snippet: With the likes of Ireland and Afghanistan – two of the more engaging sides in this year’s tournament – in danger of missing out on qualification in four years’ time, The ICC have faced tough questions over The ICC commitment to spreading the global game of cricket beyond The ICC 10 Test-playing Full Members.
article_snippet: Union boss Tony Irish, the South African boss of the international players’ union, says cricket needs a global view and not a 10-game World Cup that The ICC has planned for 2019 that will exclude the likes of Ireland (above)
article_snippet: Fans of Afghanistan, who haven't been disgraced in their first World Cup in Australia and New Zealand .
article_snippet: Afghan and New Zealand playes come together after Afghan and New Zealand World Cup  pool
article_snippet: The ICC has 105 members – 10 Full Members, and a number of competitive Associate members.
article_snippet: It’s a pity the world Test championship has been shelved.
article_snippet: Though the ICC have promised more funds to all Full Members and the best six Associate teams as a result of all Full Members and the best six Associate teams latest broadcasting deal, many are worried that the Big Three will pull away from the Small Seven because all Full Members and the best six Associate teams will simply schedule more lucrative series against between all Full Members and the best six Associate teams.
article_snippet: Under the old FTP, teams were obliged to play each other home and away every four years in series of at least two Tests and three one-day internationals.
article_snippet: Now, the fixture list is drawn up on the basis of individual agreements between teams.
highlights_snippet: The ICC has cut the 2019 World Cup to be held in England to 10 teams .
  
highlights_snippet: Union boss Tony Irish said 'the global game of cricket needs a global view'
  Rather than less teams, the global game of cricket say the 2019 World Cup to be held in England to 10 teams's format should be revisited .
  