Why did Aaron Finch want "ODI matches should have 40 overs instead ?

sourav

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has expressed his support for the idea of reducing One Day International (ODI) matches from the traditional 50 overs to 40 overs. Finch believes that this change could benefit weaker teams like the West Indies, allowing them to compete more effectively against stronger opponents.

Speaking on ESPN Cricinfo, Aaron Finch, who transitioned from being a cricketer to a commentator, endorsed the idea of shorter ODIs. He expressed his desire to see matches reduced to 40 overs, drawing parallels with England’s former Pro40 competition—an immensely popular format.

Finch’s opinion is clear: the game has become too protracted, and a shift to 40 overs could inject new life into ODI cricket. While the debate continues, fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await any official decisions regarding the ODI format. Would a shorter game reinvigorate the format? Only time will tell.

raman

The concept of trimming ODI games to 40 overs has gained traction over the past couple of years. With the rising popularity of T20I cricket and franchise T20 leagues

chetan

Should ODIs be trimmed to 40 overs?

gautam

ICC ODI World Cup held in 2023 witnessed significant viewership and garnered attention. Despite this, ODIs still lag behind T20Is in terms of fan engagement due to their time-consuming nature.