Australia Coach Calls for Larger Squads in 2027 ODI World Cup Amid Format Changes
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to increase squad sizes to 17 players for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup. The tournament's new format, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, will feature 14 teams and additional stages, increasing the number of matches to at least 13 for finalists. McDonald highlighted injury challenges faced in previous World Cups and emphasized that larger squads would help teams manage player fitness and adapt to varying conditions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 29 Jul, 08:01 am. Other outlets followed.