Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed concerns about the balance in ODIs, citing that changes like two new balls and an additional fielder in the circle favor batsmen. He suggests that the format might be revitalized by using red balls instead of white, highlighting the diminishing role of reverse swing and finger spin.
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