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ICC CEO discusses future of ODIs amid scheduling concerns

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:19 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

ICC CEO discusses future of ODIs amid scheduling concerns
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 12:19 PMESPNcricinfo — The era of 'randomly scheduled' bilaterals 'has to come to an end,' says ICC CEO
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Jonty Rhodes says ODIs "might be in trouble" going forward but may not go away altogether

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