‘We need to do something before bowlers go extinct’ – Sachin Tendulkar suggests changes to ODI cricket

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has proposed significant structural changes to the 50-over ODI format to restore balance between bat and ball. Speaking during a Reddit Ask Me Anything session on November 3, the former India batsman expressed concern that the current rules tilt too heavily in favor of batters, warning that cricket must take action before bowlers become extinct.

Tendulkar suggested dividing matches into two 25-over innings per side while retaining 10 total wickets throughout all 50 overs. He also recommended using a single ball across the entire contest, arguing that this format would allow both sides to bat and bowl under dew conditions and introduce evolving challenges as the ball ages.