3 iconic tournaments that need to restart

1. Tri-series (Australian Tri-Series, NatWest Series)

The most-recent triangular series that unfolded was the Tri-Nation Series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. Although it was just ahead of a major ICC tournament (Champions Trophy 2025), it stirred up a lot of hype among pure cricket enthusiasts. Similar to the Tri-Nation Series, there were two quite significant tri-series which were played on an active basis back in the day - Australian Tri-Series and the NatWest Series. There have been a few other three-team tournaments which have been played in the past, but the aforementioned ones have been the most noteworthy.

The Australian Tri-Series was an annual One-Day International tournament which was conducted in Australia, comprising the hosts and two other teams. The tournament underwent numerous changes of names under several commericial titles. It was called the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup (1979–80 to 1987–88), Benson & Hedges World Series (1988–89 to 1995–96), Carlton & United Series (1996–97 to 1999–2000), Carlton Series (2000–01), Victoria Bitter Series (2001–02 to 2005–06, 2015/16 to 2016/17), Commonwealth Bank Series (2006–07 to 2012–13), and Carlton Mid Series (2013–14 to 2014/15).

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As for the NatWest Series, it was played between England and two international visiting sides with the format being similar to a triangular series from 2000 to 2005. The triangular format was abandoned by England in 2006. The 2005 edition was shared by England and Australia in a thriller of a contest, which ended in the scores being level after the completion of both sides' innings.