A constantly changing tournament

Perhaps even more toxic is the unwelcome odor of exclusivity reeking from the ICC proposal. Cricket, a product emerging from Victorian English gentry, has its roots in snobbery and social hierarchy. Indeed, there was a time when the sport would distinguish between "gentlemen" and "players", and captains of national teams would be chosen based on heritage and social rank rather than tactical acumen and cricketing ability. ICC’s plans for keeping even the most promising second-tier teams out of the next World Cup harken back to those clubby days. In the 21st century, this is most jarring.