People are criticizing the Test championship prematurely. They haven't finalized the format yet, and limiting it to the top teams make sense if that is what is in store. Also, problems can be ironed out after the first one or two iterations. Also good to see the T20 WC being reduced to once every 4 years, the 50-over WC continuing, and the minimum Test match requirement.
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This is a comment one of my mate posted, i also agree with the following criteria for test champioship,certainly the best in present scenario....
"My thoughts all test nations play each other twice 1 away 1 home in 4 year period. 8 test playing nations different weighted scores depending on position on ladder eg 2nd vs 7th a normal win would mean little points scored an outright win more weighted and therefore difficult to move up to 1st place. this would then mean that top teams push for outright wins, the general play of 4th vs 5th which generally even tho can be sloppy cricket usually is close series. a 5 day played draw for say WEST INDIES vs south africa would most likely give enough points for say a SA win against WI eg when NZ played Aus in Aus and came out 1-1all NZ would gain more points than Aus did as lower ranked. THis format allows for attacking test cricket rather than the non-push for a win in dead rubber situations we see today. Would hosts ask for a 'road' test strip in dead rubbers?? just my thoughts even tho draws in tests appear to be getting less n less these days there still alot of the time 'boring"
"My thoughts all test nations play each other twice 1 away 1 home in 4 year period. 8 test playing nations different weighted scores depending on position on ladder eg 2nd vs 7th a normal win would mean little points scored an outright win more weighted and therefore difficult to move up to 1st place. this would then mean that top teams push for outright wins, the general play of 4th vs 5th which generally even tho can be sloppy cricket usually is close series. a 5 day played draw for say WEST INDIES vs south africa would most likely give enough points for say a SA win against WI eg when NZ played Aus in Aus and came out 1-1all NZ would gain more points than Aus did as lower ranked. THis format allows for attacking test cricket rather than the non-push for a win in dead rubber situations we see today. Would hosts ask for a 'road' test strip in dead rubbers?? just my thoughts even tho draws in tests appear to be getting less n less these days there still alot of the time 'boring"
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Dear Raja, Even I am aware that the format for Test Championship is yet not finalized. My point of criticism was entirely on the longer the format the more beneficial it is to the home team. In this case it is England (2017) and India (2021). And though the format is yet not decided, I don't see a championship running for to long primarily because of 2 reasons.
1. England will Host West Indies & South Africa in Summer of 2017, with only 20 - 22 Days window in Jun available. They will not compromise there there home season as there broadcast deal with Sky is already inked and we know what that translates into i.e. No reserve day for Champions trophy final in Jun'13 which was almost washed out and winner was decided on 20 overs contest for One day tournament.
2. A championship running beyond 25 days to 1 month will have very little interest from sponsors, broadcaster and Fans as whole. As a result a winner decided between 2 good teams based on just knock out test Match, that to may be affected by English weather, really doesn't excite me.
As far as format is concerned, we will discuss the same once it is finalized. We know from the past there was hardly overwhelming response for Asia Test Championship in 1999 and Super test in 2005.....
1. England will Host West Indies & South Africa in Summer of 2017, with only 20 - 22 Days window in Jun available. They will not compromise there there home season as there broadcast deal with Sky is already inked and we know what that translates into i.e. No reserve day for Champions trophy final in Jun'13 which was almost washed out and winner was decided on 20 overs contest for One day tournament.
2. A championship running beyond 25 days to 1 month will have very little interest from sponsors, broadcaster and Fans as whole. As a result a winner decided between 2 good teams based on just knock out test Match, that to may be affected by English weather, really doesn't excite me.
As far as format is concerned, we will discuss the same once it is finalized. We know from the past there was hardly overwhelming response for Asia Test Championship in 1999 and Super test in 2005.....
I agree with you mate, but test is the classic version of cricket where talent really matters unlike hard hitting bumping t20.
This will make home advantage Subsequently less....
"ICC Test Championship should involve the top 8 sides split into 2 groups. It is feared that ICC will invite the top 4 ranked sides provided India, England & Australia qualify. To avoid this the tournament should be held simultaneously in two host countries (with the same cricketing season ) i.e. South Africa & Australia each hosting a group. The championship could take place from Nov to Feb with 7 matches played on knockout basis."
And by the way,there is nothing sacred about test cricket. Those people who love it were brought up with it. That is all. Today's youngsters are being brought up with the shorter forms of the game - especially T20. Test cricket, which can last up to 5 days, and still end in a draw, will be too boring for the current, and future, generations of youngsters who like to see things happen quickly. When the present generation of test lovers (mainly, but not exclusively, older people) die out, test cricket will slowly go with them. Even Chris Gayle has said that he would not mind seeing the end of test cricket; Adam Gilchrist said that the IPL has changed the future of cricket. I agree with him. As several commentators have rightly said that T20 is the game that kids take their parents/grandparents to, whilst test cricket is the reverse. So, when the 'seniors' in the ICC die out, many of the current decisions will be reversed in favour of shorter forms of the game.
This will make home advantage Subsequently less....
"ICC Test Championship should involve the top 8 sides split into 2 groups. It is feared that ICC will invite the top 4 ranked sides provided India, England & Australia qualify. To avoid this the tournament should be held simultaneously in two host countries (with the same cricketing season ) i.e. South Africa & Australia each hosting a group. The championship could take place from Nov to Feb with 7 matches played on knockout basis."
And by the way,there is nothing sacred about test cricket. Those people who love it were brought up with it. That is all. Today's youngsters are being brought up with the shorter forms of the game - especially T20. Test cricket, which can last up to 5 days, and still end in a draw, will be too boring for the current, and future, generations of youngsters who like to see things happen quickly. When the present generation of test lovers (mainly, but not exclusively, older people) die out, test cricket will slowly go with them. Even Chris Gayle has said that he would not mind seeing the end of test cricket; Adam Gilchrist said that the IPL has changed the future of cricket. I agree with him. As several commentators have rightly said that T20 is the game that kids take their parents/grandparents to, whilst test cricket is the reverse. So, when the 'seniors' in the ICC die out, many of the current decisions will be reversed in favour of shorter forms of the game.
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With time I believe test Cricket will Carve out its own priority, with Nations having strong infrastructure & Domestic Competition will continue to play Test Cricket. Test Cricket is on real decline in the countries like West Indies, New Zealand & Srilanka, need not to mention Bangladesh and Zimbabwe who were never in the same league. We can see that the Test Cricket getting marginalized with meaningless ODI's in West Indies, Srilanka with Broadcaster not interested in paying huge sum as compared to rubbish domestic T20 Leagues. It would be healthy in long run that only 4-5 Countries continue playing Test Matches with 3-4 Test per series. In India following things can work to promote Test Cricket:
1) Taking Test Cricket to New Centers like Indore, Raipur, Ranchi, etc.
2) Day Night Test Matches at Metros.
3) Strong Domestic Ranji Trophy with not more then 10 teams.
4) Involving School kids with free passes, to generate better awareness, BCCI in any case earns a lot from IPL.
I always enjoyed test Cricket but more importantly healthy contest between 2 teams be it any format.....
1) Taking Test Cricket to New Centers like Indore, Raipur, Ranchi, etc.
2) Day Night Test Matches at Metros.
3) Strong Domestic Ranji Trophy with not more then 10 teams.
4) Involving School kids with free passes, to generate better awareness, BCCI in any case earns a lot from IPL.
I always enjoyed test Cricket but more importantly healthy contest between 2 teams be it any format.....
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