Cricket Ireland consider legal action after ICC World Cup snub

Ireland are considering legal action in attempt to fight the International Cricket Council’s decision to exclude associate nations from the next World Cup. Their humbling of England in Bangalore and the fact they have been ranked at number ten in the ICC world rankings for most of the last four years - ahead of full member nation Zimbabwe - has increased the sense of outrage in Ireland.“Clearly this demonstrates that there are no sporting principles being discussed at the board table, it's purely about money and the protection of privilege. We think it's a disgraceful decision," said Warren Deutrom, Cricket Ireland chief executive“Some action is definitely required. What way, shape or form that will take, it's difficult to say but action will come. We are simply going to have to examine all the possibilities.” Ireland victory over Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup was a springboard for the country’s cricketing authorities to become more professional and attract sponsorship deals.

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