Jonty Rhodes foresees a diminishing role for bilateral ODI series, emphasizing the sustained relevance of the 50-over World Cup amidst evolving cricket formats.
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Aug 12, 2026
09:45 am
What's the storyFormer South African all-rounder Jonty Rhodes, co-owner of ETPL's Rotterdam Dockers franchise, has raised concerns over the future of One-Day International (ODI) cricket.
Speaking at a jersey launch event in Mumbai, Rhodes said that while the 50-over World Cup will continue to be relevant, bilateral ODI series may decline in number.
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