Nigeria is gearing up to host the 2025 ICC Men’s World Cup in Nigeria, with a recent announcement of two additional teams from the Indian Ocean region joining the competition.
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In a significant development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the addition of two teams from the Indian Ocean region to the Men’s World Cup in 2025. These teams are the Maldives and Sri Lanka, who will join the newly formed AOC (Asia-Oceania Cricket) group alongside the established teams of Australia, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan.

The addition of these teams, along with Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, will bring the total number of participating teams to 19. This will be the first time that a region other than Africa has been added to the World Cup tournament.

The addition of the Maldives and Sri Lanka teams is a testament to the growing political and economic cooperation between these regions. Both countries have played crucial roles in regional integration and have been prominent in their cricketing prowess.

The ICC’s decision to include these teams is expected to enhance the competition and attract more international attention to the tournament. The Maldives and Sri Lanka teams will have a unique opportunity to showcase their cricketing talent in a global stage, potentially attracting more players and spectators.

Overall, the announcement of these additional teams is a significant milestone in the ICC’s efforts to ensure a well-rounded and competitive tournament, reflecting the growing ties between the Asia-Pacific region and the broader cricketing world.
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