ICC CEO discusses future of ODIs amid scheduling concerns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Jonty Rhodes, ICC CEO, addressed the need to reassess the scheduling of bilateral ODIs, suggesting that the current random approach should not continue. He acknowledged that ODIs might face challenges in the future but hinted they are unlikely to disappear entirely. The comments were made in light of ongoing discussions about bilateral series formats and their relevance. The ICC may explore new strategies for ODI scheduling as discussions evolve in the months ahead.
- •Jonty Rhodes calls for a change in ODI scheduling.
- •He suggests random bilateral series may be detrimental.
- •Rhodes indicates ODIs could face trouble ahead.
- •Discussions on improving bilateral series formats are ongoing.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'Won't be able to sustain cricket': ICC CEO calls for end to 'randomly scheduled' bilaterals to save ODI format
- 12:19 PMESPNcricinfo — The era of 'randomly scheduled' bilaterals 'has to come to an end,' says ICC CEO
"With bilateral ODIs dwindling in favour of T20Is and Tests, ICC CEO warns that if the future of 50-over cricket is to be saved then randomly planed bilaterals need to stop.
"Jonty Rhodes says ODIs "might be in trouble" going forward but may not go away altogether
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:31 PM'Won't be able to sustain cricket': ICC CEO calls for end to 'randomly scheduled' bilaterals to save ODI format
With bilateral ODIs dwindling in favour of T20Is and Tests, ICC CEO warns that if the future of 50-over cricket is to be saved then randomly planed bilaterals need to stop.
- ESPNcricinfoAug 12, 2026, 12:19 PMThe era of 'randomly scheduled' bilaterals 'has to come to an end,' says ICC CEO
Jonty Rhodes says ODIs "might be in trouble" going forward but may not go away altogether
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