Steve Waugh believes one-day international cricket is under growing pressure in an era dominated by T20 leagues, but the former Australia captain hopes the 50-over format continues to retain its relevance in the sport.
With shrinking attention spans, a congested global calendar and the rapid expansion of franchise cricket, the future of ODIs has once again come under scrutiny. Traditionally, the ICC Cricket World Cup has anchored cricket's four-year cycle, shaping the Future Tours Programme and major bilateral series. However, the exponential growth of T20 cricket has disrupted that balance, forcing boards to make difficult scheduling decisions.
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