The ICC has cut the 2019 World Cup to be held in England to two teams . Players unions from the top Test playing nations call move short-sighted . Union boss Tony Irish said 'the global game of cricket needs a global view ' Rather than less teams , they say the Cup 's format should be revisited . A two-team Cup almost certainly means the likes of Ireland wo n't be there . FICA represents players ' unions from most Test-playing nations , not India .
The ICC has cut the 2019 World Cup to be held in England to 10 teams . Players unions from the top Test playing nations call move short-sighted . Union boss Tony Irish said 'the global game of cricket needs a global view ' Rather than less teams , they say the Cup 's format should be revisited . A 10-team Cup almost certainly means the likes of Ireland wo n't be there . FICA represents players ' unions from most Test-playing nations , not India .