London – The Marlyban Cricket Club (MCC), the law makers of cricket, is ready to phase out ODI cricket. The MCC has suggested reducing the number of ODI matches after the 2027 ODI World Cup. The decision was taken at the MCC’s 13-member World Cricket Committee (WCC) meeting held at Lord’s in England recently. The MCC has suggested that bilateral series should be avoided except in the years immediately preceding each World Cup. The panel’s recommendation is in view of the proliferation of Twenty20 domestic franchise leagues across the globe.
“The committee questioned the relevance of men’s international one-day internationals apart from the ICC World Cup and recommended a significant reduction in one-day internationals after the 2027 ICC Men’s World Cup,” the MCC said in a statement posted on its website. It is estimated that by reducing ODI cricket, the standard of cricket will increase and get more time in global cricket. At the same time, it is also suggested that more financial assistance should be given to keep Test cricket and women’s cricket active.
“Many countries have complained that they cannot afford to host men’s Test cricket. Information on the cost to member states of hosting Test matches is not available at this time. Hence, the ICC has been instructed to conduct a test match financial audit to get clarity on this. Doing so will help identify countries in need of aid. The issues can be resolved through a special Test Fund established to protect the sanctity of Test cricket.”
The committee discussed how to grow and strengthen women’s cricket globally. The MCC suggested that only countries that invest equally in men’s and women’s cricket teams and countries that have a national women’s team should be eligible for full membership in the ICC.
English Summary: No Bilateral ODIs Post 2027? MCC Proposes Stringent Plan To Significantly Reduce 50-over Cricket
2023-07-14 05:00:19
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