The cricket boards of Scotland and the Netherlands have criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for making significant structural changes to the men's 50-over World Cup. In a joint statement, the two European associate member boards said the changes risk weakening the integrity and credibility of international cricket. They also expressed disappointment that the alterations were introduced less than 18 months before the tournament is due to take place. The boards did not specify which aspects of the format had been changed, but their criticism reflects growing unease among associate nations about the direction of the sport's premier one-day competition.