Wasim is one of the best ODI bowlers in history. He is one of only two bowlers to take 500 wickets in this edition. The number of wickets of this left-handed pacer is 502. Muttiah Muralitharan has more wickets than him, 534. Wasim was a member of Pakistan’s World Cup-winning team. He played a major role in England’s 22-run defeat in the final of the 1992 series. Besides scoring 33 runs with the bat, he took 3 wickets with the ball and won the final best award.

Wasim is now in favor of ditching ODI cricket in the edition that has shown great success. He sees the decrease in the interest of the audience, along with the lack of dedication of the cricketers towards this version. The former pacer spoke about his thoughts on the Vaughan and Tuffers Cricket Club podcast on Wednesday.

“I think (one-day cricket should be dropped). In England (during ODI matches) stadiums are full of spectators. In India, Pakistan, especially in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and South Africa, ODI matches do not see packed stadiums.” “You have to play, that’s why the cricketers are playing. After the first 10 overs, it was, okay, now just run per ball, hit a boundary, four fielders are inside the 30-yard circle, and put up 200-220 in 40 overs. ODI cricket has become average quality.”

English all-rounder Ben Stokes bid farewell to ODI cricket with a match against South Africa last Tuesday. His sudden decision disappointed many, but Wasim can understand the reason behind it. “His (Ben Stokes) decision to retire from ODI cricket is disappointing, but I stand by him. Even as a commentator, ODI cricket is boring to me now and especially after T20. I can understand this as a cricketer too. 50 overs in two innings, then talking before the match and after at lunch.” “The T20 edition is easy; the match is over in four hours. Leagues around the world make a lot of money. I think this is the important version of modern cricket now. T20 or Test cricket and ODI cricket is dying.”