Finch's words echo a growing sentiment among cricketing circles that the traditional 50-over format may be losing its appeal, particularly in comparison to the rapid rise of T20 Internationals (T20Is), which have captured the imaginations of younger audiences worldwide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I think the game's gone too long, in my opinion. In England, they used to have the pro-40 and that was a huge competition. I think the game's gone too long, in my opinion. The speed at which the teams bowl their 50 overs is so slow, it's down around 11 or 12 overs\/hour and that's not acceptable. People will argue that maybe it's a glorified T20 game but it's about the crowds,\" Finch said on ESPN.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Callum Ferguson, another former Australian cricketer not convinced by Finch\u2019s proposal, expressed reservations about adopting the 40-over format universally.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I am not quite sold on that for every series. I think when you've got the big dogs all playing against each other, I still think the 50-over game's electric and the ebbs and flows are wonderful but when they are so one-sided, when you've got the West Indies... who are trying to fight their way back into the World Cup, they are so off the track, I think 40 overs might actually suit that type of series, it might bring them closer together,\" said Fergusan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-game-is-too-long-aaron-finch-feels-odi-format-should-change-to-40-overs.jpeg", "alt_img": "\u2018The game is too long\u2019: Aaron Finch feels ODI format should change to 40 overs", "alt_title": "Aaron Finch announces retirement from Big Bash League", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "\u2018The Game Is Too Long\u2019: Aaron Finch Feels ODI Format Should Change To 40 Overs On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "\u2018The Game Is Too Long\u2019: Aaron Finch Feels ODI Format Should Change To 40 Overs, One Day International: Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has suggested trimming the One Day International (ODI) game to 40 overs.", "seo_keywords": "Aaron Finch, New Delhi, Former Australian, One Day International, T20 Internationals, In England, Callum Ferguson, West Indies, World Cup", "tag": "", "tagging": "Aaron Finch, New Delhi, Former Australian, One Day International, T20 Internationals, In England, Callum Ferguson, West Indies, World Cup", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "the-game-is-too-long-aaron-finch-feels-odi-format-should-change-to-40-overs", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "877", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-02-08 14:06:04", "updated": "2024-02-08 14:06:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Aaron Finch, New Delhi, Former Australian, One Day International, T20 Internationals, In England, Callum Ferguson, West Indies, World Cup", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-02-08 14:06:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "england_cricket": "0", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/the-game-is-too-long-aaron-finch-feels-odi-format-should-change-to-40-overs-137777" }