MCC suggests ICC to reduce bilateral ODIs after Cricket World Cup 2027

The prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club's World Cricket Committee (WCC) has recommended that "men's ODIs be significantly reduced following the completion of the 2027 World Cup." The committee has proposed the elimination of bilateral One Day Internationals (ODIs), except for those scheduled within one year before each World Cup.

The MCC's WCC, led by former England captain Mike Gatting (current president) and consisting of notable figures in the sport such as former India captain Sourav Ganguly, Jhulan Goswami, Heather Knight, Ramiz Raja, Justin Langer, Graeme Smith, Kumar Sangakkara, and Eoin Morgan, gathered at Lord's prior to the second Ashes Test to evaluate the



current condition of international cricket.

According to a press released by the MCC on Tuesday, the committee has raised doubts about the current role of men's One-Day International (ODI) cricket outside of the ICC World Cups. They have recommended a substantial reduction in men's ODIs after the conclusion of the 2027 ICC Men's World Cup.

The proposal suggests that limiting the frequency of ODI matches would enhance their quality, achieved by eliminating bilateral ODIs, except for those scheduled within one year before each World Cup. This measure would also free up valuable space in the international cricketing calendar, addressing an existing need.