ODI cricket should be eliminated, according to Wasim Akram

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2022-07-21 16:47:07
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Wasim Akram, a former captain of Pakistan, asserted that most cricket players are now primarily focused on the other two forms since they find the one-day game to be taxing.

A player must put forth a lot of effort to play one day of cricket. One-day cricket appears to continue for days after T20. Players are concentrating on shorter formats as a result. Of course, there is also a longer format with Test cricket.

The desire for 50-over matches has decreased due to the popularity of T20 matches, according to Wasim Akram, the top wicket-taker in ODI cricket. Players believe the shorter format to be simpler and more lucrative.

Wasim added, in response to a query about Ben Stokes" abrupt retirement from ODI cricket, "I agree with him, but I find it pretty unfortunate that he has decided to do so."

During the first ODI against South Africa, Ben Stoke, who was recently named England"s Test captain, abruptly announced his resignation from ODI cricket. This sparked discussion among cricket fans.

The former skipper responded "I think so" when asked if the governing board should completely abandon the ODI format, adding that people in Asian nations had no interest in going to ODI games in stadiums.

The former bowler also talked on the value of red-ball cricket, saying that even if white-ball cricket offers financial rewards, he has always favoured red-ball cricket because it develops a player"s character.