Bhutan, China, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand were the other teams who were due to play in the event

Six Associate nations - Malaysia, Namibia, Oman, Scotland, the UAE and the USA - have also submitted proposals

Netherlands have a named a squad with a clear focus on youth

For the first time, even Full Members will go head-to-head in a bid to secure their World Cup spot - no more just depending on the rankings

Bangladesh surpassed Pakistan on the points table to set up a clash with defending champions India on Sunday

Malaysia suffered a nine-wicket defeat - their third straight loss in the tournament - after managing only 36 for 8 in 20 overs

One day after being demolished by India by 142 runs, tournament hosts Malaysia succumbed to their second successive defeat, this time losing to Sri Lanka by 90 runs

Mithali Raj's unbeaten 97 powered India to a score that was far too much for Malaysia, who were shot out for 27 in the tournament's opening match

Fortunes waxed and waned on a dramatic last day in Malaysia, at the end of which Uganda and Denmark were celebrating promotion to WCL Division Three