Jos Buttler, captain of England's white-ball cricket team, expressed concerns about the future of One-Day Internationals (ODIs), noting that the format has been overshadowed by the explosive growth of T20 and franchise leagues in recent years. Despite enjoying 50-over cricket and acknowledging it as one of his favorites, he remarked on how its significance is fading in the scheduling realm and player priorities, particularly following England's victorious 2019 World Cup campaign. Buttler believes the ODIs can remain relevant if top teams consistently field their best players and focus on competitive integrity.
Jos Buttler expressed uncertainty about the future of ODI cricket, noting it's been sidelined by T20 growth and franchise leagues despite still cherishing the format.
He reflected on the global cricket landscape and mentioned that while T20 World Cups are becoming more prominent, the 50-over format still holds nostalgic value.
Buttler indicated that maintaining the relevance of ODIs requires putting the best teams and players forward, emphasizing competitiveness in the format.
The overall status of one-day international cricket in England has declined since the team’s triumph in the 2019 World Cup, overshadowed by the more popular Hundred tournament.
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