Mumbai 19th August : Former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris said he would like to see one-day internationals (ODIs) remain in their significance in the world of cricket without the distraction of the World Cups.The expansion of franchise T20 leagues has raised questions about the future of 50-over cricket, particularly following England Test captain Ben Stokes retired from the format for citing a unsustainable schedule.
“Yeah it’s a difficult one.It’s a question I haven’t thought about in my head, and the reason is that I truly liked one-day cricket.I thought it was a blend of power, which I enjoy in regards to the game of cricket.I believe that it allows it to blend in with other sports in the world.”
“Power is speed, power and the strength of all of those things stamina, agility all of that is kicking in along with the traditional cricket that involves the rotating of the strike” explained Styris on “Sports Over The TOP,” a show on Sports18.
In the upcoming Men’s Future Tours programme cycle of 2023-27 The full members will play in 281 ODIs.
India will be playing just 42 ODIs with South Africa featuring in just 39 ODIs, which is the smallest in an ODI list dominated by Bangladesh who will play 59 ODIs, which is the highest of 12 of the full members.
“There’s an outthinking opposition.It’s all of the elements.It was the most beneficial of the two worlds.
Therefore, I would love to see it go on.I would like to see it continue to be meaningful, not just during the World Cup.However we’ve just talked about how many cricket matches are now in the schedule.How do you manage to fit all of it in?” added Styris who played in 188 ODIs for New Zealand.
Many, including Ravichandran Ashwin, Wasim Akram and Michael Vaughan had raised concerns regarding the future of ODI cricket which is now a constant debate.The next ODI World Cup will take place in India next year.
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