ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta says the era of “randomly scheduled” bilateral series should end. Speaking on the issue, he argues that the current approach is no longer sustainable and points toward a more structured planning model for international cricket.
Gupta adds that the ODI format can continue to “survive and thrive,” suggesting its future is tied to the sport’s major events. In his view, ODIs remain “inextricably” linked to the World Cup, implying that tournament significance can provide continuity and purpose for the format even as bilateral scheduling practices change. While NDTV reports the comments as a call to move away from randomness, it does not detail a specific replacement schedule or provide competing proposals from other stakeholders in the announcement.
Overall, the outlets agree on Gupta’s central message: bilateral series scheduling should be more deliberate, and ODIs retain a role anchored by the World Cup.
