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Former India star says no interest in ODIs, bilateral cricket dying
A former India cricketer who played over 200 One-Day Internationals has said he has no interest in the 50-over format. According to sports.ndtv.com, he feels the death of bilateral international cricket is…
The Story in Brief
A former India cricketer who played over 200 One-Day Internationals has said he has no interest in the 50-over format. According to sports.ndtv.com, he feels the death of bilateral international cricket is a real possibility because of the exploding popularity of T20 leagues. The statement adds to ongoing discussions about the future of the ODI format.
The cricketer, whose identity was not revealed in the report, made the remarks in a recent interview. His comments come as franchise leagues continue to expand globally, drawing top players away from traditional bilateral series.
The Indian Opinion
Another former great declaring disinterest in ODIs is hardly new. The death of bilateral cricket has been predicted many times before, yet it survives. T20 leagues and internationals coexist, and ODIs still draw huge audiences for World Cups. The real test will be the 2027 ODI World Cup's television ratings, measured against the IPL. That number will settle whether the format truly is dying.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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