The chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Greg Barclay has stated that he thinks there will be a reduction in volume of Test cricket in the coming future. However, the domestic as well as International T20 Leagues are attracting increased number of viewers. These T20 games are even more dedicatedly promoted as well. As a result of the world’s escalated interest towards the shorter formats, Barclay has an opinion that ICC, in the near future, will have difficulties in assorting the Test matches.
Greg Barclay Warns Of Reduction In Volume Of Test Cricket In Future:
During an interview with the BBC’s Test Match Special, Barclay mentioned the issue which could affect the volume of Tests in the near future. “There’s a men’s and women’s event every year. And the growth of domestic leagues are forcing things from the bottom. What is getting squeezed is bilateral cricket and so we are trying to fit everything in. In 10-15 years, I still see Test cricket being an integral part (of the game). It may be that there’s less of it.”
“There’ll be some unfortunate consequences from a playing experience and a revenue point of view. These’ll be for some of those countries who won’t get the amount of cricket they might hope to have and they won’t get exposure. Particularly against India, and to a lesser extent Australia and England. So we’ll see a squeeze.”
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Although, he did mention some of the countries who’ll continue to play like they always have, in the future as well. Greg Barclay perceives the notion that India, Australia and England will not be stirred with the scenario of issues revolving around the Test format of cricket. “Some countries may have to make room and play less Test cricket. Some of the smaller full members will have to accept that they can’t play the amount of Test cricket that they wanted to. So, we may see a lessening of that- four or five a year. Whereas, England, Australia and India, I think, will be playing Test cricket as they are now.”
Greg Barclay was chosen as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the month of November, 2020. He has been since, continued fulfilling the responsibilities as a head in every format of the game of cricket.
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