CRICKET AUSTRALIA'S plan to overhaul 50-over cricket with its radical split-innings 45-over version for the 2015 World Cup could be over before it starts, with ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat certain a one-day international league will save the game.
The ICC chief executive's committee, which includes Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland, has initially agreed to the championship league, which would run from next April until April 2014, crowning a 50-over champion every three years, with the fourth year being a World Cup.
CA will introduce its new format to the world on Wednesday when Queensland play Tasmania.
''I am still a strong supporter of 50-over cricket. Our research shows fans still like the game,'' Lorgat told
CA's format will feature split innings, the first 20 overs and the second 25. Each team is allowed 12 players to choose from in batting and fielding, while bowlers will be allowed 12 overs.
The hope is that this domestic season will prove a raging success, and there is a push to replace the traditional format with the 45-over version for the 2015 World Cup, to be hosted by Australia.
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