Test cricket faces a crossroads. Mismatched contests, financial strain, and dwindling competitiveness threaten the format. A two-tier system, with promotion, relegation, and centralized revenue, may just be the lifeline the longest format needs — giving top teams fierce contests while nurturing emerging nations for the future.
One-sided contests: Can promotion and relegation save Test cricket? A case for two-tier WTC
Test cricket faces a crossroads. Mismatched contests, financial strain, and dwindling competitiveness threaten the format. A two-tier system, with promotion, relegation, and centralized revenue, may just be the lifeline the longest format needs — giving top teams fierce contests while nurturing emerging nations for the future.