Ashwin: ODI Cricket Faces 'Slow Death' Post-2027 World Cup

• Ravichandran Ashwin warns ODI cricket is heading for a "slow death" after the 2027 World Cup, fearing its disappearance.
• He believes viewership will plummet once stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire, as T20 leagues overshadow ODIs.
• Ashwin criticizes ICC for excessive tournaments, suggesting a FIFA-like 4-year World Cup cycle to restore value.
• He notes changes in play (two new balls, five fielders) have shifted ODIs from strategic innings building to a "hit or collapse" format.
• Proposes prioritizing T20 leagues and holding the ODI World Cup every four years to revive interest and anticipation.

Why It Matters: Ravichandran Ashwin predicts ODI cricket's decline post-2027, urging reforms for its survival.