The ICC is contemplating significant alterations to ODI cricket, potentially eliminating the two new-ball rule to restore equilibrium between batting and bowling. This proposal, spearheaded by Sourav Ganguly, suggests reverting to a single ball, addressing concerns about the decline of reverse swing and challenges faced by spinners.
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