Keep the world in the World Cup

"Absolute disgrace!"

"World Cups should develop the game"

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"12 teams is ideal -- 2 Associates will also emphasize how well bangladesh, Zimbabwe and for that matter West Indies are performing especially in Australian conditions. Bangladesh haven't really played in Australia. For starters, Ireland and Netherlands sh"

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"Teams like Ireland and Netherlands have put on such a good show, and you guys are not ready to give opportunities. Is the ICC body in place for promotion of cricket or demotion?"

"The decision is a disgraceful betrayal of the associate members, and will undermine the growth of cricket in these new nations. Added to which, Ireland have been a massive contributor to the last two World Cup competitions. Shameful."

"RIP Irish cricket."

"Qualification is a must - it's not a 'world cup' if it is by invitation only!"

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"Follow 1999 format with 12 teams"

"Why is the ICC is scared to spread the game?"

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"The process has to be fair for all."

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"Ireland played much better then a nation like Zimbabwe, they've always come up with surprises. If Bangaldesh can be given so much time,Ireland deserves it more then anyone else."

"Hopefully common sense will prevail"

"I think it's an absolute disgrace to see emerging nations, and those with already established International Cricketing pedigree shunned away from the most challenging global competition the sport has to offer. No doubt the BCCI are fearful that Ireland an"

"Ireland need to be in the World Cup. They have a wonderful team and we don't want our players to have to join another nation to play Worl Cup cricket. Thanks You"

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"ireland holland are much better units than bangladesh and zimbabwe."

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"How can the 10th ranked ODI team not even be considered in 10 team ODI competition?"