Delhi: Former great Australian captain Ricky Ponting has expressed deep concern about the future of ODI cricket. Ponting fears that the ODI format is gradually losing its place among the ever-expanding T20 franchise leagues around the world. Ponting, one of the most successful batsmen in ODI cricket, has scored 13,704 runs in this format.

Ponting worried about the future of ODI cricket

Ponting believes that due to the increasing influence of T20 leagues, there will be less space in the calendar for ODI cricket in the future.

ODI cricket will be played less in future – Ponting

Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the World Championship of Legends event, Ponting said,

What did Ponting say on the future of Test cricket?

Despite expressing concerns about the ODI format, Ricky Ponting has full confidence in the future of Test cricket. He believes that as long as the major cricket boards of the world continue to give priority to red ball cricket, Test cricket will remain strong.

According to the Australian legend, countries like India, Australia, England and South Africa will play an important role in keeping Test cricket strong.

I loved playing ODI format – Ponting

Former Australian captain Ponting further said,