Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Ashwin Warns of ODI Cricket's Future Post Kohli, Rohit
Ravichandran Ashwin, a former Indian cricketer, is worried about the future of One-Day International (ODI) cricket.
He thinks that after the 2027 World Cup, when big stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire, ODI cricket might not be as popular.
Ashwin says that people watch ODIs because of these stars, but the format is struggling because of the growing popularity of T20 and Test cricket.
He also criticizes the International Cricket Council (ICC) for making ODIs too similar to T20s, which affects players who like to build their innings slowly, like MS Dhoni.
Ashwin suggests that the ICC should reduce the number of World Cups and revise the rules to make ODIs more interesting.
Ravichandran Ashwin expresses concerns about the future of ODI cricket post 2027 World Cup.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's retirement may significantly impact ODI cricket's popularity.
ODI cricket is struggling due to the dominance of T20 and Test cricket formats.
Ashwin criticizes the ICC for making ODIs too similar to T20s, affecting players like MS Dhoni.
Suggestions include reducing frequent World Cups and revising rules to revive ODI cricket.
- Who
- Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, ICC
- What
- Concerns over the future of ODI cricket post 2027 World Cup
- When
- After the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
- Where
- Global cricket community
- Why
- Dominance of T20 and Test cricket, lack of interest in ODIs
- Player
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Format
- One-Day International (ODI) Cricket
- Key Players
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
- Concern
- Future of ODI cricket post 2027 World Cup
- Impact
- Dominance of T20 and Test cricket
- Solution
- Reduce frequent World Cups, revise rules
- ICC
- Criticized for making ODIs similar to T20s
- Example Player
- MS Dhoni
Sources
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