Anyone who believes that the 50-over game is inferior to the T20 game is insane: Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell, a former captain of Australia’s cricket team, expressed his worries regarding the 50-over format’s downfall. Following the decision made by Cricket Australia to convert the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy from a conventional trophy to a Twenty20 international series,. Chappell’s concerns about One-Day International (ODI) cricket’s future appear to be well-founded.

Cricket Australia has chosen to have a T20I series between Australia and New Zealand instead of the traditional ODI format for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. This action demonstrates that T20 cricket is being considered by the cricket administration as the game’s future.

“There is no denying that T20 cricket is the most popular sport there, with T20 matches taking precedence over 50-over matches. It is absurd for anyone to believe that the 50-over game is superior to the T20 game. The administrators have abandoned 50-over cricket, and in my opinion, they may not be able to bring it back, Chappell remarked in an interview with World Wide Sports.

Ian Chappell discusses his thoughts about 50-over cricket’s future.

Furthermore, Chappell highlighted the value of the 50-over format, saying that it is second only to Test cricket. Chappell questions if the format will continue to be important in the future, despite the popularity of big events like the ODI World Cup.

“I hope the 50-over contest draws a sizable attendance because it’s a fantastic cricket match that’s comparable to a Test match. I’m not sure whether you can go back in time, but that’s not what the administrators are thinking right now,” Chappell said.

“The World Cup is too significant and still draws a sizable crowd, so I don’t see it disappearing. However, the players must participate in certain matches if there is to be a World Cup. But will it hold the same significance as it did in the past? I’m really sceptical,” he continued.

He went so far as to ask whether, should T20s lose their allure, shorter formats like T10 would take over. There are more T20 leagues than ever before, and now there are even a few T10 leagues. If the crowd becomes disinterested in T20, what will you do? Will you trim it back to T10 and then T5? “What right do you have to think you’ve earned your beer by walking off the field after a T5 game?” Chappell said his piece.

On February 21st, in Hamilton, the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy is scheduled to begin. Two Test matches and three T20Is are scheduled for each team.