Ashish Ranjan
Recently, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) made a bold proposal to restrict men’s ODI cricket, specifically the bilateral series contested throughout the year. The MCC proposed that the modifications be implemented after the conclusion of the 2027 World Cup.
After the second Ashes 2023, the MCC’s World Cricket Committee recently convened at Lord’s Cricket Ground, where suggestions were made and many were of the opinion that changes to ODI cricket are necessary, given the global rise of T20 competitions.
The 13-member committee was chaired by former English cricketer Mike Gatting, and one of the most prominent recommendations was a significant reduction in ODI cricket, which would create a much-needed hiatus in the cricket calendar. Wasim Khan, the ICC’s general manager of cricket, stated recently that nothing will be taken away from ODI cricket, but the format will have to find a way to coexist with the emergence of T20 cricket.
It is evident that T20 divisions around the world are currently dominating the cricket world. Numerous renowned international players, such as Trent Boult and Jason Roy, have abandoned their central contracts in favor of T20 competitions such as the Big Bash and the IPL (Indian Premier League).
The ODI World Cup 2023 begins in India on October 5
Regarding One-Day International cricket, the World Cup 2023 is imminent. With India hosting the competition this time around, the fans eagerly anticipate seeing the finest players compete for the coveted championship.
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Notably, the marquee tournament begins on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with the defending champions England playing New Zealand in the season opener.
In addition, the Indian team will begin their tournament on October 8 against Australia in Chennai. Ten years have passed since India’s last ICC championship, so the team, led by Rohit Sharma, will be eager to end their title drought and bring the trophy home.
