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Updated April 15th 2025, 14:00 IST
ICC Likely To Introduce New Rule In ODI Cricket, Sourav Ganguly Suggests Much-Needed Change To Revive One Day Cricket
The ICC is often held responsible for the sad state of the ODI cricket. The ICC has also been blamed in the past for making rules in the favour of batsmen
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been finding new methods to restore the lost glory of One Day Cricket. This was always supposed to be the case. The introduction of T20 internationals was always meant to threaten the future of Test cricket, the longest and purest format of the game, but it seems as if One Day cricket is bearing the brunt of it.
The nature of T20 cricket and the increase in franchise cricket has put the future of ODIs in danger.
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Sourav Ganguly Suggests Change In Two New Ball Rule
Two new balls being used from two different ends was always going to be a matter of huge concern. This rule takes away the slightest possibility of reverse swing and is a huge advantage for the batsmen. The rule has been debated about quite a lot, but it seems that the ICC is finally deciding to put an end to it.
As per a report in ESPN Cricinfo former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has given some suggestions to the ICC regarding the two new balls rule. As per reports, the former India skipper and BCCI president feels that only one ball should be used after the 34th over when both the balls are 17 overs old. As per Ganguly's suggestion, the bowling team should then choose the ball of their own preference to be used till the 50th over.
ICC In Dire Need To Revive ODI Cricket
It is the International Cricket Council (ICC) who, at the end of the day, should be held responsible for the sorry state of fifty-over cricket. The rules are too much in favor of the batsmen and take away the element of surprise from the bowlers. At one point in time, ODI cricket was considered the best format. One Day cricket is a perfect blend of Test and T20I cricket, and many fans feel that it should stay.
Published April 15th 2025, 13:58 IST