4 groups of 4 will never happen, was abandoned before after India went out in the group stages.
Yeah, I was thinking it's a good idea more in hope than expectation. Now the 'big three' have control over who tours where and lining each other's pockets the Associates will be increasingly marginalised. Someone mentioned the flawed rankings system - why would the top teams play the 'minnows' when they have everything to lose? They don't get the TV money, which now controls the game, if they win well, it''s no surprise but if they scrape a win or lose they get hammered in the press.
Most players, ex players and fans have an idealogical view on the game being played by more countries and increasing competition. Sadly those at the top see money and the strong getting stronger as the way forward. With that attitude back in the 19th and early 20th Centuries only England, Australia and South Africa would be playing international cricket...