Porterfield: Cull questions World Cup's integrity

Ireland captain William Porterfield has accused the International Cricket Council of endangering the integrity of the World Cup as well as damaging the development of the game worldwide after it was decided the 2015 World Cup would be closed to associate members.

An ICC executive board meeting in Mumbai yesterday made the ruling that in addition to culling four sides from the 14-strong tournament that has just been completed, it would also do away with a qualification process in four years' time.