MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club ) has suggested a reduction in the number of bilateral series. The magnitude of T20 leagues has increased immensely with the cricket calendar being filled with T20 leagues and as many top players opting to play franchise cricket rather than playing for the country.

Already the ODI bilaterals are significantly reduced and players are opting to play in franchise leagues. Many cricket experts and fans feel that ODI cricket has lost its significance in recent times.

“The suggestion is that a scarcity of ODI cricket would increase the quality, achieved by removing bilateral ODIs, other than in the one-year preceding each World Cup. This would, as a consequence, also create much-needed space in the global cricketing calendar,” he added.

“In many ways, cricket is growing and, on the surface, seems financially strong. However, we are increasingly seeing a game which focuses on a powerful few, as opposed to a democratic and inclusive approach for the benefit of the whole sport,” Mike Gatting said.

2023 ODI World Cup will give us a clear picture of the relevance of the 50-over format in ODI Cricket as the mega event will be held in India and the level of quality among the games will be closely watched which will help the ICC to determine the future of the ODI Cricket in International Cricket.

We Are Currently At The Commencement Of A New ICC Future Tours – Mike Gatting

Mike Gatting believes that it’s the right time for the game to reset, as they can bring in some important changes for the member nations to increase their financial stability for the long term and added the team in working on the new ICC future tour program as the team needs to work on few strategies going forward.

“It’s time for the global game to reset. Too often, member nations are finding themselves living hand to mouth with their cricketing operations, versus having a long-term, viable strategy in place that future-proofs the game in their country, both financially and in terms of participation.

“We are currently at the commencement of a new ICC Future Tours Programme and financing cycle, and we would recommend further evidence of the requisite funding being directly apportioned to the strategic needs of cricket,” Mike Gatting added.