Ireland buoy by ICC decision


Cricket Ireland has welcome ICC President Sharad Pawar's judgment to reopen argue about the structure of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.


After their inspirational efforts in the sub-continent this year, Ireland were apparent as the main victim of the ICC decision-making board's ruling that the rivalry would be reduced from 14 teams to 10 in four years' time - with only full member nation invited to take part.

Opposition to that decision emerge straight away, with legislative body from the likes of Ireland, Holland, Canada and Kenya joined by cricket fans from across the globe in curious plans to give out with any World Cup qualification until 2019.

Having made their protest to Pawar over the weekend, as well as submit a full document arguing their case, the non-Test playing nations have been buoy by news that the president has request the ICC decision-making board think again their plans for the competition.

Cricket Ireland chief managerial Warren Deutrom, who has been central to discussions, is pleased by the development but remains conscious that the ICC officials charged with making the decision are the same as last time.

"It is hopeful that the president has reopened this issue but there is still a way to go. This is a positive step but we're careful about it because it is the same 10 people having the same debate about the same issue," he told Press Association Sport.

"We (the 95 associate and associate members) have asked to assist in that process and request for our elected council to meet the ICC president and/or the vice-president to put our case, so that they can see the power of our resolve on this matter.

"There is a long way to go and it is down to how much impetus can be kept up, either through the media or throughout the public, who have been strong and common in their views."

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