Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan suggests increasing the number of five-ODI series and multi-nation tournaments to boost interest in ODI cricket. He believes the continued participation and strong performances of star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have reignited audience engagement with the format. Pathan noted that matches featuring these players often see sold-out stadiums, contrasting with a general decline in bilateral ODI popularity. He advocates for more opportunities to showcase these prominent cricketers to sustain and grow the format's appeal.