The paradox of one-day internationals
Teams participating in the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup have played fewer preparatory matches compared to previous editions, with India leading in terms of number of matches played. Teams have also experimented with players and combinations, with India trying the most players in the lead-up. The decrease in ODI game time is a result of the growing popularity of T20 cricket and the focus on lucrative T20 leagues. The impact of this reduced game time on team performance in the World Cup remains to be seen. | Latest News India