Cricket Australia chief highlights bilateral ODI revenue conundrum Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg expressed concerns about the financial implications of removing bilateral One-Day Internationals (ODIs) from the Future Tours Programme (FTP). He emphasized the need to enhance the competitiveness and significance of these matches but warned that eliminating them entirely could lead to significant revenue losses due to their role in existing broadcast agreements. Greenberg, who is part of the ICC working group finalizing the FTP for 2028-31 and planning a preliminary version for 2032-35, acknowledged the ICC’s push to end the era of “randomly scheduled” bilateral series. However, he stressed the financial risks of phasing out these matches, which currently form a major portion of revenue streams. The ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, has previously stated that the era of “randomly scheduled” bilateral series “has to come to an end,” but he also noted that the ODI format can continue to thrive as long as its place remains “inextricably” linked to the World Cup. Greenberg echoed this sentiment, agreeing that creating more meaningful games is important but questioned how to replace the revenue generated by bilateral ODIs without compromising financial stability. He highlighted the delicate balance between innovation and practicality, noting that the transition must address both short-term and long-term concerns. Greenberg also supported Australia coach Andrew McDonald’s call for larger squad sizes at the 2027 ODI World Cup, which follows the format change. He raised this issue at the ICC level, stating that McDonald has made it clear this is a priority.#icc #cricket_australia #sanjog_gupta #todds_greenberg #andrew_mcdonald
