Lostman
State Captain
This only 3 qualify from the groups and the best team gets a semi final berth.
Kinda like the NFL system.
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Greed threatens to make long-winded World Cup a tedious tournament
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Kinda like the NFL system.
morgieb
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What I'd do......
Have 5 groups of 3 teams. Each team plays each other once.
Top team of every group goes into a super 5 sort of thing. Again, each team plays each other once.
1st immediately qualifies for the final, 2 and 3 play off for the other spot.
Won't happen because there aren't 15 teams however.
Have 5 groups of 3 teams. Each team plays each other once.
Top team of every group goes into a super 5 sort of thing. Again, each team plays each other once.
1st immediately qualifies for the final, 2 and 3 play off for the other spot.
Won't happen because there aren't 15 teams however.
G.I.Joe
International Coach
This format sucks even more than the 2007 one.
Theoretically you could lose just one match and be out of the World Cup.
turnstyle
State 12th Man
Then don't lose a match then? Simple.This format sucks even more than the 2007 one.
Theoretically you could lose just one match and be out of the World Cup.
GIMH
Norwood's on Fire
This format sucks even more than the 2007 one.
Theoretically you could lose just one match and be out of the World Cup.
I agree.
Jarquis
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Like any world cup?This format sucks even more than the 2007 one.
Theoretically you could lose just one match and be out of the World Cup.
This format is appalling to say the least one. Group A is so predictable. The only interest in group B is whether Bangla can upset one of England, SA or WI. Even that would not be enough for the other three sides can still make it.
42 games to eliminate 4 minnows ..
The best format is 12 teams. 2 groups of 6 each = 30 games
Super Eights with Points Carried over = 16 Games
Semis and Finals . 3 Games =
Total = 49 games
I say super eights because theoretically that would allow the big 8 to play each other once at least unless there is an upset. Even if a team sucks in the league stage they have a chance to redeem themselves in Super 8.
The idea of having 4 minnows is absolutely meaningless.. The finalists of the ICC trophy should go that's it. And they should abolish the champions trophy. The next WC is going to just 10 teams. Would be interesting to see how they pick the teams.
42 games to eliminate 4 minnows ..
The best format is 12 teams. 2 groups of 6 each = 30 games
Super Eights with Points Carried over = 16 Games
Semis and Finals . 3 Games =
Total = 49 games
I say super eights because theoretically that would allow the big 8 to play each other once at least unless there is an upset. Even if a team sucks in the league stage they have a chance to redeem themselves in Super 8.
The idea of having 4 minnows is absolutely meaningless.. The finalists of the ICC trophy should go that's it. And they should abolish the champions trophy. The next WC is going to just 10 teams. Would be interesting to see how they pick the teams.
turnstyle
State 12th Man
Oh come on. It's a World Cup, not a World Championship. You can't keep playing it until you think your team's done ok enough not to win it.
vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
Playing only two pool games, and having the top side go through, is not a fair system.
salman85
International Debutant
I like the format. And i'll be honest when i say that i'm a little biased, since this gives Pakistan the chance to move beyond the group stages and into the quarters. I understand that having some new teams in the big matches does give things a fresh touch,but i would rather have the big guns have a go against each other when it matters most.This way,the knockout matches will be balanced.Call me old fashioned,but i would rather have the QFs with all big teams than with a minnow.
And seriously,every hardcore supporter would want his/her team to progress to the Quarters.This format offers exactly that,making sure that everything is desgined to assist the big teams.Interest in the last world cup declined partly because of the long schedule,and partly because India and Pakistan went home early.It is only normal for the ICC to not take any risk this time,and offer a smooth path to the big teams.
And seriously,every hardcore supporter would want his/her team to progress to the Quarters.This format offers exactly that,making sure that everything is desgined to assist the big teams.Interest in the last world cup declined partly because of the long schedule,and partly because India and Pakistan went home early.It is only normal for the ICC to not take any risk this time,and offer a smooth path to the big teams.
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honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
And what was 1983 then?
Furball
Evil Scotsman
Think this format might actually suprise people come the end of it.
I understand people's points about there being 42 group games and only 7 knockout games - however each team will have played 6 games by the knockout stages, that's plenty of time for players to hit form, and by the knockout stages we'll have a decent idea of where all the teams are at.
Then, come the knockout stages, it's sudden death. Bad over, bad period of play, players losing and holding their nerve at crucial stages will be the difference between success and failure. The lack of a stand out team like Australia were at the last World Cup will only add to that excitment.
The main gripe I've got with the format is how ****ing long the group stages will take to complete - that's a far bigger issue than the number of games.
I understand people's points about there being 42 group games and only 7 knockout games - however each team will have played 6 games by the knockout stages, that's plenty of time for players to hit form, and by the knockout stages we'll have a decent idea of where all the teams are at.
Then, come the knockout stages, it's sudden death. Bad over, bad period of play, players losing and holding their nerve at crucial stages will be the difference between success and failure. The lack of a stand out team like Australia were at the last World Cup will only add to that excitment.
The main gripe I've got with the format is how ****ing long the group stages will take to complete - that's a far bigger issue than the number of games.