England’s Jos Buttler admits to fears for long-term future of 50-over cricket

‘It’s been pushed towards the margins in recent years’Joe Root returns for England’s series against IndiaJos Buttler is unsure of what the future holds for one-day international cricket with England’s white-ball captain accepting the format has been “pushed a little bit towards the margins”.England begin an ODI series with India in Nagpur on Thursday, the three matches serving as a starter before the main: this month’s Champions Trophy. The 50-over tournament is back after an eight-year absence, the period in between seeing a proliferation in franchise Twenty20 cricket as well as three men’s T20 World Cups. Continue reading...

Feb 5, 2025 - 17:32
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England’s Jos Buttler admits to fears for long-term future of 50-over cricket
  • ‘It’s been pushed towards the margins in recent years’
  • Joe Root returns for England’s series against India

Jos Buttler is unsure of what the future holds for one-day international cricket with England’s white-ball captain accepting the format has been “pushed a little bit towards the margins”.

England begin an ODI series with India in Nagpur on Thursday, the three matches serving as a starter before the main: this month’s Champions Trophy. The 50-over tournament is back after an eight-year absence, the period in between seeing a proliferation in franchise Twenty20 cricket as well as three men’s T20 World Cups. Continue reading...