The former World Cricket League | WCL

The World Cricket League (WCL) was an international cricket competition organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Punters can make secure betting online at the 1xBet platform on other extraordinary tournaments between teams.

It was intended for national teams that were not full members of the ICC, commonly known as Associate and Affiliate members. The league was established in 2007 as part of the ICC's effort to promote and develop the game in countries outside the traditional Test-playing nations. By the way, secure online betting can always be made at the 1xBet platform on Test and non-Test playing nations too.

The WCL served as a qualification pathway for the Cricket World Cup and allowed these teams to play regular competitive cricket.

Structure and format

The WCL consisted of several divisions, with teams placed in divisions based on their performance in international cricket and previous WCL tournaments. Right now your cricket bet online is waiting at the 1xBet platform, where different squads can be wagered too.

The structure was initially fluid, with teams able to be promoted or relegated between divisions based on their performance. Over time, the league expanded to include 8 divisions, with Division One being the highest and Division Eight the lowest. There is your online cricket bet at the 1xBet website that can be made on teams of various levels.

Each division operated on a round-robin format, where every team played against every other team in their division. The top teams from each division were promoted to the next higher division, while the bottom teams were relegated to the lower division. The number of teams in each division varied, typically ranging from 6 to 8.

Ending the competition

In 2019, the WCL was dissolved, and a new qualification structure was introduced. It included the ICC Cricket World Cup League and the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League. These new leagues continue the mission of the WCL by providing a competitive platform for Associate and Affiliate members. Visit 1xbet.com/en/slots to play fun slots before the next big cricket tournament starts

The WCL significantly impacted global cricket development by providing a competitive platform for emerging cricket nations. It facilitated the rise of teams like Afghanistan and Ireland, who performed exceptionally well in the WCL and eventually gained Full Member status of the ICC, allowing them to play Test cricket.

The WCL also played a role in popularizing cricket in non-traditional regions. 3 competitions teams that used their WCL success to develop local cricket were:

• Papua New Guinea;
• Nepal;
• and USA.

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