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Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan reacted to Ravi Shastri’s suggestion of making changes in the ODI-format matches. The former Indian cricketer had said that it is time that ODI matches should be amended with a deduction of 40 overs. The former India coach was of the opinion that the times have changed and ODIs need to fit accordingly.
Shastri was on the Club Prairie Fire podcast where he made the remark while responding to a query from Australia legend Adam Gilchrist. The former Aussie cricketer had asked about ODI’s place in the current landscape when the T20 format has gained a significant importance. Shastri responded to it and said that it's high time changes should be made.
Vaughan reacted to it and while sharing the video he said, “I agree with him .. ODIs should be 40 overs with 1 ball.” Shastri had said, “When we won the World Cup in 1983, it was a 60 overs game. It changed to 50 overs. You’ve got to evolve with the time. The attention time of a spectator is diminishing.”
The Indian commentator, further added, “The way forward would be a 40-over game which would still keep the one-day format on par with the other formats. I see it with the crowd. They wait to see what happens at the toss. If their (a fan’s) favourite team is batting, they will rush to the ground, will watch 10 or 15 overs of the second innings and they’re off.”
