The ODI World Cup 2023 is set to occur later on this year in India. With simply 7 months far from the ICC competition, previous India coach Ravi Shastri has actually recommended that the authorities need to decrease the ODI format to a 40-over video game rather of 50-over to provide it a brand-new life. The fad of Test and ODI cricket has actually been taking a toll in interest from the fans because the significant T20 leagues like the IPL, BBL and more have actually produced a buzz around cricket fans for the much shorter format.
“For One-day cricket to endure, I believe it needs to be decreased to 40-over video game in future,” stated the previous India captain on day 4 of the 4th India-Australia Test on Sunday (March 12), as priced quote by PTI. (IND vs AUS: Steve Smith Wins Heart On Social Media, Congratulates Virat Kohli After Epic Knock – See Pic)
Shastri even explained that when Kapil Dev-led India won the World Cup in 1983, it was a 60-over-a-side competition prior to it was minimized to a 50-over affair.
“The factor I state this is since when we won the World Cup in 1983, it was a 60-over (a side) video game. The attention period of the individuals lessened and it ended up being a 50-over video game. I believe the time has actually come for it to end up being now a 40-over video game. Develop with the times. Decrease the format,” included Shastri.
The famous cricketer stated that the T20 format will continue to bring huge dollars into the video game, though he made his annoyance understood for bilateral T20I series, stating they “ought to be minimized”. Shastri is likewise a huge supporter of minimized variety of bilateral series.
“T20 format I believe is the secret. It is the injection the video game requires to progress. It’s the golden goose for the sport. I believe there likewise the bilaterals (series) ought to be minimized. There suffice domestic leagues worldwide that promote the T20 video game. We must let those leagues occur and after that have a World Cup, simply in between. Really couple of bilaterals, if required prior to a World Cup or something of that sort. You can sustain all 3 formats,” included Shastri.
The previous gamer included that Test cricket will continue to enjoy its pride of location as it was the “genuine thing”.
“Test cricket will stay Test cricket and it must be provided critical value. It’s the genuine thing. I believe there’s a location for all formats within India. Specifically in the subcontinent. Particularly in locations like Australia.”