The 50-50 conundrum: Is ODI cricket dying or being pushed to its deathbed?

In conversation with Business Standard, Irfan Pathan, Manoj Tiwary and Arun Lal, cricketers from three different eras of ODIs share their views on future of the format in wake of Stokes' retirement

In the wake of one of the world’s best all-rounders Ben Stokes retiring from ODI cricket, the debate on whether the format (50 overs per side) is sustainable anymore or not has been reignited. While the viability of three different formats has always been part of the discussion, the focus has now shifted to ODI cricket's existence.

With World Test Championship, Test cricket has revived to some extent with games becoming more result-oriented. T20, with its leagues, has the money and fun. So where does ODI stand? Is it boring, is it too long to be fun as T20I, or