Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed concern about the future of ODI cricket after the 2027 World Cup, suggesting the format may struggle without star players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Ashwin noted that audience interest in ODIs, unlike Tests and T20s, appears to be declining, citing the surge in viewership for domestic matches only when these prominent cricketers participate. He questioned the format's long-term relevance and audience appeal once such players retire.