2027 ODI World Cup Schedule: Is ICC Becoming Too Reliant On India? | First Sports

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The 2027 ODI World Cup schedule is out, and it has one big talking point - India. If India make the final, they could end up playing on all seven Sundays of the tournament. Coincidence? Or is it all about eyeballs, prime time and business? This once again puts the spotlight on just how much world cricket revolves around India. Is the ICC just being smart about its biggest market, or has the game become too dependent on one country? There is the money involved as well, with billions in media rights, and India's massive share of ICC revenue. This is no longer just about a schedule. It's about the India effect, the economics of the ICC, and how world cricket now runs on the Indian market. Also on the show is the ongoing charges against Manchester City. City have been found guilty of all charges relating to serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules - this after a nine-year investigation. And it puts one of the most dominant eras in English football under serious scrutiny. Fo

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