Cricket Australia is facing a high-stakes dilemma. CEO Todd Greenberg warns that while bilateral ODIs desperately need more "jeopardy" to stay relevant, axing them would crater vital broadcast revenues.

It’s a brutal balancing act: keep the matches meaningful or watch the balance sheet collapse. The future of the format now hinges on smarter scheduling that aligns perfectly with the World Cup cycle.

It’s a brutal balancing act: keep the matches meaningful or watch the balance sheet collapse. The future of the format now hinges on smarter scheduling that aligns perfectly with the World Cup cycle.