The Changing Cricket Landscape
The last four years have seen a drastic shift in the cricket landscape. The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to all cricket, and when the games resumed, the T20 format was the most convenient way to fill up the depleting funds. This has caused the ODI format to lose some of its relevance, with the 2023 World Cup being a make-or-break for it. Despite the uncertain future, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Jay Shah remain optimistic.
India Hosting the Entirety of the Tournament
India, the biggest money maker in the game, is hosting the entirety of the tournament for the first time. The country has always been known for its huge crowds, and the fans are expected to come out in droves. The Indian team will be playing in nine different venues, the most of any team in the tournament.
Cricket Uniting India
Cricket is a sport that unites India like no other, and the excitement is building up across the country as we prepare to host the ten best teams in the world over a six-week period of thrilling cricket, as Jay Shah spoke at the ICC event.
The Debate on the Future of ODI Cricket
It is no secret that there is a great debate on the future of ODI cricket. This World Cup will be a huge opportunity to prove its relevance, and the BCCI and Jay Shah are confident that it will.
Conclusion
The last four years have seen a massive transformation in the cricket landscape, with the T20 format becoming the most popular way to fill up the depleted funds. Despite the uncertain future of the ODI format, the BCCI and Jay Shah remain hopeful that the 2023 World Cup will be a success. India is hosting the entirety of the tournament for the first time, and the fans are expected to come out in droves. Cricket is a sport that unites India like no other, and the excitement is building up across the country as the ten best teams in the world prepare to compete in a six-week period of thrilling cricket. The World Cup will be a great opportunity to prove the relevance of the ODI format.