Can T30 be the ultimate LOI format?

[BDfanforever]

Can T30 be ultimate be all end all LOI format? Let's face it, even though ODI is the best format, no big stars seems to care about it. We saw many big stars either retire or pull out from major ODI tournament this year.

T30 can bridge the gap between T20 and ODI perfectly. 20 Overs of Powerplay and 10 overs of Tuk Tuk. Leagues can also adapt to T30 format and Cricket do not have to manage three or four formats.

 

[mb3407]

T35 with just one ball from both ends should be perfect.

 

[RyanRyan10]

No

 

[sweep_shot]

I prefer ODI. I want T20 banned.

T30 is not cricket just like T20 is not cricket.

If ODI needs to be shortened, I think it can be shortened to 40 overs. No less than that.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

ODI cricket is the perfect format for me. Games under 300 where good bowling is rewarded and batsmen work for their runs is the best cricket. Even better than test.

However the majority of the world prefers T20 cricket. if T20 makes boards money, gets TV ratings and fills stadiums why would anyone want to compromise on it?

 

[jnaveen1980]

It is almost like trying to find a format that suits Bangladesh lol Don't think it will suit either. You still need big hitters.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Can T30 be ultimate be all end all LOI format? Let's face it, even though ODI is the best format, no big stars seems to care about it. We saw many big stars either retire or pull out from major ODI tournament this year.

T30 can bridge the gap between T20 and ODI perfectly. 20 Overs of Powerplay and 10 overs of Tuk Tuk. Leagues can also adapt to T30 format and Cricket do not have to manage three or four formats.

Nobody pulled out of the tournament. It was caused by injuries.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

No.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

T20 is the future of cricket with Olympics adopting it. ODI if it surivives might go what Tendulkar had once suggested. Split into 2 innings of 25 overs.
I dont see any future for ODI, in the current set up after Kohli retires.

 

[BDfanforever]

The problem is there is too many formats and for smaller teams it's getting difficult to manage all the formats. With something like T30 you just have to focus on managing ONE LOI format instead of two.

We all can agree T20 is more of a fun Cricket, and ODI middle overs from 11-40 can get really boring at times.

 

[BDfanforever]

T20 is the future of cricket with Olympics adopting it. ODI if it surivives might go what Tendulkar had once suggested. Split into 2 innings of 25 overs.
I dont see any future for ODI, in the current set up after Kohli retires.

Yes, T20 is starting to become global sports with Brazil, Argentina and few of the European countries are also slowly adapting to it. Since, this format is way too short to be considered "proper" Cricket, I was suggesting something in between T20 and ODIs.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

The problem is there is too many formats and for smaller teams it's getting difficult to manage all the formats. With something like T30 you just have to focus on managing ONE LOI format instead of two.

We all can agree T20 is more of a fun Cricket, and ODI middle overs from 11-40 can get really boring at times.

Smaller teams dont deal with Tests at all. The only thing left is ODI and T20. How hard is it?
Problem for smaller teams really is that their players are being burnt out playing multiples T20 leagues around the world and getting injured. BCCI , ECB and CA are able to exercise proper control of load management of the players. Other boards don't seem to have the control over their players.

 

[Justcrazy]

No

50 overs is ideal . If you change that it is not worth from skills point of view. Shortening the format will not necessarily make it more interesting , it will make it extended version of 20 20. The solution is balance between bat and ball. That will make it more interesting.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Average length of baseball game is 2 hours 45 minutes. Average length of a T20 game is 3 hours 30 minutes. So that is the closest. They will have time for strategy break. innings break

 

[BDfanforever]

I think T30 is the sweet spot for LOI. There is no point to having all of these formats, its starting to get ridiculous.

The other solution would be to keep T20 strictly for league matches.

Imagine Football having different formats: 45 mins, 90 mins, 180 mins.

 

[ElRaja]

agree theres too many formats, disagree on the solution, keep t20s and tests. t20s make money, and test are real cricket. odis are an 8 hour waste of time no one really cares about other than boards who want to sell ad revenue.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

T30 is short enough to not last an entire day and long enough to introduce more strategy than T20. They should trial this.

If it works end ODI and T20 format and go with one universal LOI format T30.

 

[AZulfi]

There should be no T20 bilaterals or World Cups… or if you want to have a T-20 World Cup then it should be every 3-4 years

T20 cricket should be confined to leagues and the Olympics (cf. Soccer)

There should be a 50-over World Cup every 4 years

The Champions Trophy should also be scrapped imo

And the ICC test cycle should be extended to 3 years allowing the top 8 teams to play more bilaterals against each other, both home and away.

 

[jnaveen1980]

There should be no T20 bilaterals or World Cups… or if you want to have a T-20 World Cup then it should be every 3-4 years

T20 cricket should be confined to leagues and the Olympics (cf. Soccer)

There should be a 50-over World Cup every 4 years

The Champions Trophy should also be scrapped imo

And the ICC test cycle should be extended to 3 years allowing the top 8 teams to play more bilaterals against each other, both home and away.

I want T20 internationals gone too. Sadly since they are using to popularize the sport it will be here to stay.

 

[BDfanforever]

I want T20 internationals gone too. Sadly since they are using to popularize the sport it will be here to stay.

One day any of the South Asian teams will lose against likes of Brazil/Argentina/Italy/Germany/Spain in T20s. I mean they already started losing against USA. ICC definitely planning something mega in the near future with T20 World Cups.

It will be like Field Hockey, once rest of the world picks up the sport, South Asian teams become mediocre.

 

[BouncerGuy]

I dont think t30 will become reality anytime soon... Hundred has more chance to become more popular after T20s but tbh, I don't like the hundred format as well.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

ODIs aren't going away soon. ODI World Cups and even the CT was pretty successful.

 

[sweep_shot]

I don't think ICC will add or subtract any format in the next 20 years.

- Test is likely to stay as it is still considered as the ultimate format.

- ODI has a solid legacy. I don't think they will scrap it soon. We may see less bilateral ODIs but ODI WC and CT should still remain popular.

- T20 is likely to dominate as it generates good money.

 

[BDfanforever]

I don't think ICC will add or subtract any format in the next 20 years.

- Test is likely to stay as it is still considered as the ultimate format.

- ODI has a solid legacy. I don't think they will scrap it soon. We may see less bilateral ODIs but ODI WC and CT should still remain popular.

- T20 is likely to dominate as it generates good money.

Tests: most teams are playing only 6 matches or 3 series in the calendar year. Even India is only playing 9 matches per year. Once Bumrah retires, I expect it's popularity to even go down as IND will be back to their usual Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Sreesanth, Vinay Kumar type of attack.

ODIs: It is only relevant during WC year. It's popularity has fallen off massively due to T20s.

T20s: Entertainment Cricket, but more teams including BD starting to take it more seriously realizing that T20s is what will dictate future. Australia is also building one heck of a T20 team for next World Cup. They never cared about T20s during the first decade of T20, which is why they never won any titles till recently.

 

[mominsaigol]

Tests: most teams are playing only 6 matches or 3 series in the calendar year. Even India is only playing 9 matches per year. Once Bumrah retires, I expect it's popularity to even go down as IND will be back to their usual Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Sreesanth, Vinay Kumar type of attack.

ODIs: It is only relevant during WC year. It's popularity has fallen off massively due to T20s.

T20s: Entertainment Cricket, but more teams including BD starting to take it more seriously realizing that T20s is what will dictate future. Australia is also building one heck of a T20 team for next World Cup. They never cared about T20s during the first decade of T20, which is why they never won any titles till recently.

I don't think ICC will add or subtract any format in the next 20 years.

- Test is likely to stay as it is still considered as the ultimate format.

- ODI has a solid legacy. I don't think they will scrap it soon. We may see less bilateral ODIs but ODI WC and CT should still remain popular.

- T20 is likely to dominate as it generates good money.

Icc needs to grow a spine and start scheduling less tournaments. Yearly tournaments are annoying.

CT needs to be scrapped and t20 world cup needs to be every 4 years.

3 t20, 5 odi's and 3 tests format needs to make a return with atleast 3 series scheduled every year for sides.

Icc also needs to invest in streaming services. Their biggest issue is that they just havent adopted YouTube, Netflix, Hulu or other platforms for watching games.

I think their on Amazon Prime but just for big events.

Their sales are also declining due to a decrease in traditional television over social platforms over the years.

You have no idea how annoying it is to switch from Netflix to willow tv or watch scorecard to scorecard simply because I cannot stream on YouTube on my phone.

I have to go an illegal site riddled with ads and malware.

Also I dont get it. Sports central makes alot of money on their channel for streaming. CA makes alot of money via highlights package on YouTube yet doesnt upload live streams?