Nearly 8.4 million ticket requests received for India and Pakistan’s 2027 ODI World Cup clash

November 3, 2026 11:39 AM

Nearly 8.4 million ticket requests received for India and Pakistan’s 2027 ODI World Cup clash

Nearly 8.4 million ticket applications have been received for India and Pakistan's group-stage clash at next year's Men's ODI Cricket World Cup, organisers said on Monday. The rivals are set to clash in Johannesburg at The Wanderers on October 10, 2027. The final, hosted at the same 34,000-seat venue, trails close behind with almost eight million ticket requests. Nearly three million fans from 193 countries have applied for tickets in the ballot window, which remains open until November 21, fo...

Ashwin warns ICC of slow death of ODI cricket after 2027 World Cup

January 2, 2026 10:11 AM

Ashwin warns ICC of slow death of ODI cricket after 2027 World Cup

Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has sounded a warning over the future of ODI cricket, expressing concern that the 50-over format could face a slow decline after the 2027 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. With the growing dominance of T20 leagues worldwide and the enduring appeal of Test cricket, Ashwin believes the relevance of ODIs is steadily diminishing and that the format’s long-term survival is under threat. India’s second-highest wic...