Ireland chief encouraged by ICC decision

Cricket Ireland have welcomed International Cricket Council president Sharad Pawar’s decision to reopen the debate about the structure of the 2015 World Cup but remain aware that the argument is a long way from won.

After their inspiring efforts in the sub-continent this year, Ireland were perceived as the main victim of the ICC executive board’s ruling that the competition would be reduced from 14 teams to 10 in four years’ time – with only full member nations invited to take part.