ICC is planning to develop a new and expanded qualification system to give its associate and affiliate members a distinct pathway towards the ICC World Twenty20. The qualification tournament, which has previously involved six or eight teams, will be expanded to a 16-team tournament in early 2012 to give those sides the chance to represent their countries at the prestigious ICC World Twenty20 2012 in Sri Lanka.
In another exciting development, the ICC Development committee has pledged US$2million towards major cricket facilities developments. ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said: These are two extremely exciting, strategic and encouraging developments for the future of our great sport. They represent a clear sign of our on-going commitment to growing the game beyond its traditional boundaries and ensuring that each of our members has the opportunity to develop and become the best they can be.
Cricket has never been stronger. We now have three viable formats of the game at international level, something no other sport can boast, and cricket continues to grow in popularity in almost every corner of the globe. These initiatives are steps along the path towards continued sustainable growth.
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