T20 leagues taking over? Ricky Ponting fears ODI cricket will be 'played less' in coming years
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What happened
Ricky Ponting expresses concern over the potential decline of ODI cricket as T20 leagues gain popularity worldwide. He views this shift as an unavoidable part of the sport's evolution, which leaves him disheartened about the future of 50-over matches. Despite this, Ponting remains optimistic that Test cricket will thrive, as major cricketing nations continue to value the longest format.
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