"Has Stayed For 50 For Too Long": Ravi Shastri's Radical Suggestion For ODIs

26.07.2022 - 16:51 sports.ndtv.com

Ever since the retirement of England all-rounder Ben Stokes from ODIs, many are speculating about the future of the 50-over format.

A lot of former cricketers have also expressed their concern with the growing cricket calendar and how players need to stay fresh.

Now, former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed calls for reducing the number of overs in ODIs, saying ODIs have been played for 50 overs for far too long.

During the commentary stint on FanCode for the second ODI between India and West Indies, Shastri said: "There is no harm in shortening the span of the game.

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