{
  "id": 555568,
  "title": "Scotland & Netherlands hit out at ICC over new World Cup format",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/scotland-netherlands-hit-out-at-icc-over-new-world-cup-format",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T08:50:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/scotland-netherlands-hit-out-at-icc-over-new-world-cup-format-1.500637173"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Dubai: Cricket Scotland and Netherlands Cricket have been left frustrated after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announce new 2027 World Cup format. The governing body altered both the qualification process and format of the global tournament. The two boards expressed disappointment at the changes, coming less than 18 months before the event, warning they could undermine the progress of…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}