Rohit Sharma and co. to decide future as ICC look to reinstate New Rule to revive ODI cricket

Cricket has become a rapid commodity and a leeway of entertainment, which has further enhanced with the T20 leagues. Test cricket, although not the flagship format, still consists of a charm and traditional value which makes it a viable format.

Amid this, the biggest hit has been taken by the One Day Internationals (ODIs). The once giant is now languishing at the bottom of the pecking order, marred by its time-consuming format and some inexplicable rules.

But the International Cricket Council (ICC) seems to have finally taken note of that as a key change is likely to be introduced in the coming months.

ICC is also contemplating the introduction of a new rule in the 50-over format to balance the scales between bat and ball. In the current ruling, the batters do enjoy a massive advantage due to the usage of two balls from two ends. It negates the reverse swing, makes things very tough for finger spinners.

ICC planning for Rule Change with a Tweak

As per reports, ICC is looking to bring back the one-ball rule from both ends with a tweak. In the new ruling, the bowling team will have to bowl with two balls for the first 25 overs, while they can bowl with any one of them for the other half of the innings. This will allow the reverse swing as well as make the contest fair. The proposed new format will also be a big help for finger spinners as well.

Rohit Sharma and Other Captains to Take Decision

As per sources from ICC, the captains of the teams will be handed the suggestion, and it will be up to them to deny or accept it. The proposed theory may be materialized if the consensus approach arrives from the majority of the cricketing nations. Hence, India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to play a key role in it, with his other contemporaries also being key figures in this juncture.

Although it will make the contest more enjoyable, the time issue still persists with ODI cricket. In the last few years, team India have also drastically reduced their participation in ODI matches. In 2024, Rohit Sharma and boys have only encountered in three ODI matches, all being played in Sri Lanka in July.