Ashwin Predicts ODI Cricket's Demise Post-2027 World Cup: "When Kohli, Rohit Stop..."

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News18•01-01-2026, 16:57
Ashwin Predicts ODI Cricket's Demise Post-2027 World Cup: "When Kohli, Rohit Stop..."
- •Ravichandran Ashwin fears ODI cricket has a bleak future after the 2027 World Cup due to waning audience interest.
- •He states Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's presence currently makes the format relevant, questioning its fate post their retirement.
- •Ashwin highlights that bilateral ODIs lack context compared to Test cricket's WTC or T20Is' fast pace and leagues.
- •Evidence shows ticket sales and crowd interest surge only when star players like Kohli and Rohit participate.
- •Ashwin expressed his concerns on his Hindi YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’, noting difficulty in following Vijay Hazare Trophy without big names.
Why It Matters: Ashwin warns ODI cricket faces an uncertain future post-2027, heavily reliant on star players like Kohli and Rohit.
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