David Tossell: How one-day cricket changed the game

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In 2023, one-day cricket enjoyed its 60th birthday.

David Tossell has written a book on the evolution of the format. He describes those early days as “nicely naïve”. But, at the same time, they were the foundation for every major innovation in cricket ever since.

These days, the 50-over game is under an existential threat due to the rise of T20. Can it survive, is it worth saving and what would be its legacy?

We discussed all this and more on this episode of Sports Content Strategy

Topics

Why one-day cricket first started? Its early evolution

The formative years of the Gillette Cup

The influence of television on the growth of the game

The cultural importance of the Sunday League

The way it has changed the game’s tactics

The importance of Pakistan and India’s World Cup victories

The game that led to the Duckworth Lewis

Decline and the need for T20

How T20 has affected 50 over cricket

Where the 50-over game fits into the future of cricket

The legacy of one-day cricket