Where is odi cricket going?

[Indiangod]

I have to say, I have almost lost interest in odi cricket.

I used to have so much passion and its almost gone where teams on a regular basis are scoring 300 runs and also being chased down.

2015 cwc so many huge scores scored.

Gone are the days where 250 was challenging to chase down and the 2019 CWC final epitomised the average score thrillers.

Much of the 90s had so many odi tournaments featuring Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India.

 

[Excommunicado]

Good point. But then again, we (Pakistanis) are still living in the 90s in terms of scoring less than 300 consistently lol.

 

[KevM]

Odd Bump

I'd quite enjoy any form of cricket to watch at the moment

 

[Bevab]

Odd Bump

I'd quite enjoy any form of cricket to watch at the moment

Hah I get where you're coming from. In any case, I do think ODIs have been in a spot of bother for a while now given the fact that it has been the most turbulent format with regards to fundamental rule changes despite the supposed 'death of test cricket' and T20's position as the format of innovation. Had it not been for the prestige and history of the World Cup, I doubt that ODIs would still be considered as important as they are held now.

Good point. But then again, we (Pakistanis) are still living in the 90s in terms of scoring less than 300 consistently lol.

I actually think that is why Zaman was such an important discovery for the Pakistani team. Here was a dynamic batsman who could bat at the sort of pace a modern ODI demanded in an important phase of scoring and unlike Sharjeel was not tainted with controversies. The biggest player to lose out due to this archaic team tactic is probably Babar Azam who works best when he acts as the accumulator with a set of hitters around him a la Joe Root for England. Another unfulfilled talent in Umar Akmal would have been the perfect, more aggressive number four to complement Babar.

 

[KevM]

I'm a grumpy old dinosaur who's favourite format is the long game. But I know i'm beat. Public prefers T20, players seem to too (get paid more for doing less, it's the dream ). So yeah OD has been in trouble for a while I agree.
Be a big shame if OD gets pushed aside. Sometimes a quickie is what you want, but ultimately something more long term is better all-round.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

I feel the best way to bring back the ODI Cricket is abandoning the use of different balls from different ends. The different ball from different ends and 2 new balls rule is actually killing the ODI Cricket. By doing it you are taking out an uncertainty in the game in the form of reverse swing. Hence just avoid this different ball from both ends rule.

 

[Indiangod]

We used to have super subs too.

Also increase boundary size.

 

[qpeedore]

I feel the best way to bring back the ODI Cricket is abandoning the use of different balls from different ends. The different ball from different ends and 2 new balls rule is actually killing the ODI Cricket. By doing it you are taking out an uncertainty in the game in the form of reverse swing. Hence just avoid this different ball from both ends rule.

https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1160615/how-kookaburra-balls-came-to-rule-the-world

This would be a very interesting read if you have the 10-15 minutes to spare on it. I'm not swayed one way or the other, and I certainly have no stake in any particular manufaturer, but the article brings up a lot of what you're thinking about.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

That particular point that I made is actually been said quite a few times by the commentators, the broadcasters and some former players like Brett Lee. And I pretty much agree with them. I am not concerned what particular brand is used up but it should be something that could last 50 overs or so.

More so, a multi-lateral tournament is the need of the hour. Perhaps few more tri-series and quadrangular series. I doubt whether we could do it that way considering the amount of Cricket especially T20s are being played these days.[DOUBLEPOST=1591250969][/DOUBLEPOST]

We used to have super subs too.

Also increase boundary size.

I don't think these 2 factors affect Cricket to much extent. I don't think boundary sizes are really a big problem but the pitches definitely are.

 

[qpeedore]

What I'd like to see is...T20 brings in the fans...ODI brings in the watchers...Tests bring in the purists.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Well tbh I am stuck in between a watcher and a purist. I just couldn't decide upon it. ODIs over the years have been my favourite format. T20 I just watch for a bit of entertainment and just to see something different from what I mostly do.

 

[qpeedore]

That means you watch all 3 formats.

If your two favourite teams were playing, and there was a guaranteed result, which format would you watch?

20 overs for 2 runs an over and then a wicket in a Test?

5 overs of big hitting in an ODI?

2 overs of class spin in a T20I?

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

That means you watch all 3 formats.

If your two favourite teams were playing, and there was a guaranteed result, which format would you watch?

20 overs for 2 runs an over and then a wicket in a Test?

5 overs of big hitting in an ODI?

2 overs of class spin in a T20I?

It doesn't matter to me as far as quality Cricket is being played. But yes definitely that bias factor comes that you just want your team to do well. Yeah but I do appreciate good Cricket from the opposition.

 

[BigHussey]

ODI is going to get revived. Cricket Boards are trying to construct meaningful mini tournaments that incentivises players to win and play hard (Tri-series). Modifications to the format such as super subs will be interesting.