ICC World Cup 2019-Why the 10 team format is the best for the game

ODI cricket’s biggest event is just around the corner and there is hardly any doubt on the fact that this World Cup will have a lot of breathtaking action in store for fans across the globe. As ICC have been trying to keep ODI cricket alive, the world cup is definitely the most important tournament for the game.

One noticeable thing has been the reduction in the number of teams to ten, a decision which has attracted a good share of criticism as well. But another huge change is that while the number of teams has reduced, the tournament will be no short of action as the round robin format is returning to the event, with every team set to play one match against every other team.

Here is a look at three reasons why this format will be the best for the marquee tournament:

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#3 Chances of a Comeback For Teams Are Higher

A long tournament ensures that the viewers can witness a lot of ups and downs. Just like it happens in contests like the IPL, a long tournament with each team playing nine matches means that a team may start slow and pick up later to end up in the top four, or vice versa. Even an upset from a relatively weaker side won't have a catastrophic impact on a strong team.

This can especially be helpful for teams like India or other from the subcontinent, who may need time to acclimatize to the conditions. Just as we have seen Mumbai Indians winning the IPL after five straight losses in 2015, we may have a team turning out to be the winners even after a few poor matches up front, something that was not possible in the previous formats.

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#2 Small injuries to players will be less worrisome

A small niggle or injury won't derail a team's entire campaign

The format will allow teams to manage small niggles to the key players, by planning out properly in case some rest is required for a particular player. A smaller tournament may not have allowed that luxury, as virtually every match is critical. This will help teams who do not have good backups for the key roles in the squad.

Imagine a situation where there are only four matches that a team has to play, and a small niggle or something like fever forces a key player like Virat Kohli to sit out a couple of matches. Such forced change may impact the team’s entire campaign. But that will not be the case here, as every team will have so many chances to ensure that they make the top four and enter the semi-finals.

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#1 Every Rivalry That the Fans May Want Will Be On Display

All old rivalries will be reignited here as every team will try to get the better of every other opponent.

For all the fans who want to see their favorite team against the arch-rivals at the biggest stage of them all, this world cup will be the best possible occasion. Be it Australia vs New Zealand, or India vs Pakistan, this tournament has every possible high-octane game. Each team has a chance to earn bragging rights against their nemesis.

Since it is every team will play against each other, we can get to see who is better than whom to stake a claim at the trophy. So unlike the 2015 world cup where there was no South Africa Vs. Australia or the 2007 world cup where India had an early exit, this tournament will serve a healthy dose of entertainment to every cricketing nation in the world.

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