Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for implementing rules that he believes have contributed to the decline of One Day Internationals (ODIs). He pointed out that fielding restrictions and the use of two new balls have made the format increasingly unfavorable for bowlers.
Moeen highlighted that modern rule changes have led to batters averaging 60-70, making it difficult for bowlers to build pressure. “The extra fielder outside the circle after the powerplay is a horrendous rule for taking wickets,” he said, adding that aggressive batting tactics, such as reverse sweeps, further limit bowling effectiveness.
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The 37-year-old also criticized the use of two new balls, arguing that it has killed the art of reverse swing, making the game more one-dimensional. “You lose the reverse swing, you lose the art of trying to hit a softer ball,” he stated, claiming these factors have caused 50-over cricket to “die out.”
Moeen also pointed to the rise of T20 franchise leagues as another major reason for ODI cricket’s decline, stating that lucrative financial offers make it difficult for players to prioritize the longer white-ball format. His comments add to the growing debate about the future of ODIs in modern cricket.
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