Over the previous few weeks, quite a few former gamers have criticized the character of the ODIs, expressing their considerations over the way forward for the format. Former legendary quick bowler Wasim Akram additionally opined that One-day cricket is changing into a “drag” and that the format is ‘dying.’
Nevertheless, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt opined that the one distinction between the ODIs and T20s is that the latter has leagues around the globe and has more cash concerned in it. Butt, despite the fact that he respects Akram’s opinion, reminded that it’s ODIs the place the previous pacer has over 500 wickets. He reckons that two of the long-lasting deliveries bowled by Akram in World Cups are usually not one thing you’ll be able to anticipate in T20 cricket, as a result of there’s not sufficient time for that within the shortest format.
They’ll have a cash-rich possibility in T20s: Salman Butt
Butt believes that gamers don’t wish to depart the T20Is as a result of it has more cash. He feels that if a participant is going through exhaustion on account of a packed schedule, they might choose out of ODIs as a result of the T20Is and Check cricket earn more money. The previous Pakistan skipper believes that the one-day format is a “pillar” of cricket, including that he would by no means need it to finish.
“One-dayers have huge tournaments however there aren’t any leagues in it. So, if somebody is going through exhaustion with a packed schedule, they like to retire from ODIs. This fashion, they will have a cash-rich possibility in T20s and the lengthy format one in Exams,” Butt stated on his YouTube channel.
“Wasim Bhai is our legend. Who’re we to say something to him. I respect his opinion, however he additionally has 500 wickets in ODIs solely. The 2 deliveries he bowled within the World Cup that everybody remembers; you received’t see them in T20s. There’s not sufficient time in that format. He was the person of the match within the World Cup closing,” added Butt.
Beforehand, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stated that he “switches off the TV after some extent of time” whereas watching the ODIs. Australian batter Usman Khawaja additionally said that ODI cricket is “dying”. Former Indian batter Aakash Chopra additionally expressed his considerations over the way forward for one-day cricket, a number of weeks in the past.
