When cricket’s ‘Big Three’ nations These decided to make their take-over of the international game ‘official’ four years ago, the coup didn’t go well or last long. Like most coup d’etats it wasn’t well received when legislated. These things are best done without guns blazing.
Hi Masonge, that was kind of my point. It's a nice theory that the 'less is more' principle might apply to Test cricket in the 'smaller' countries and that fans might appreciate it all the more for its scarecity. But I fear that may not be the case. The only thing which will keep the pulse of the Test game alive is the World Test Championship. And even that may be threatened if the 'big three' don't makr the final on a regular basis...
I imagine home Test matches will be even fewer. What are the chances this will result in interest growing and stadiums filling up due to the rarefied nature of the format, or will interest wane even more?
It is becoming more and more of a 'job' and less and less of a passion or commitment.
Sorry about that, Sarah... maybe something will change in the future. :(
Indeed, Wizz. In a contest between common sense and money, it is common sense to put your money on the money.
Hi Masonge, that was kind of my point. It's a nice theory that the 'less is more' principle might apply to Test cricket in the 'smaller' countries and that fans might appreciate it all the more for its scarecity. But I fear that may not be the case. The only thing which will keep the pulse of the Test game alive is the World Test Championship. And even that may be threatened if the 'big three' don't makr the final on a regular basis...
I imagine home Test matches will be even fewer. What are the chances this will result in interest growing and stadiums filling up due to the rarefied nature of the format, or will interest wane even more?
Less is less.
This all makes for very depressing reading, Neil.
Indeed. Better spend as much time as you can watching Test cricket here while you can. Save money by avoiding the white ball game.
Not sure avoiding the white ball game will work, Anton. You'll have to give up cricket altogether!
“Winning starts in boardroom” SA players will start looking white ball only Q devK b4 his time as trust disintegrates…