ICC chief calls for new ODI format to reverse pro-batsman tilt in game

The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has said that the current one-day format has to be reformed in order to restore the balance in the game, which is significantly tilted towards batsmen.

Richardson admitted that the influence of T20 has impacted both one-day and Test cricket as batsmen have become more aggressive in their approach.

The ongoing 2015 World Cup saw West Indies big-hitting batsman Chris Gayle (215) becoming the first batsman to hit double century in the history of the sport's pinnacle tournament, while New Zealand opener Martin Guptill (237 not out) smacked the highest World Cup score.

Richardson said that in the old days a team captain had one area he couldn't defend, and now there is two, as a result of which, bowlers have got very little prize if a good batsman is set, Sport24 reported.

Richardson further said that they might allow an extra fielder out of the ring in the last 10 overs, adding that it might be a sensible change.