VINCE VAN DER BIJL: Quo vadis, Test cricket as millennials veer off to shorter formats?

Quinton de Kock of South Africa. Picture: ASHLEY VLOTMAN/GALLO IMAGES

This is the format that the millennial youth flock to — it fits their personality. The IPL is only rivalled by the ICC Cricket World Cup, the iconic Test series such as the Ashes and others with a rich history.The future of Test cricket has been under the spotlight for two decades. A Test cap remains the ultimate honour for all players due to its revered history. However, that hold is slipping.

Yet, Test cricket anchors a player’s technique in a way no other format does. There lies its importance, not just its history. Essentially limited-over players, such as Chris Morris, never quite reached their potential as they did not play enough Tests to firm up their technique and rhythm.

They shouldn’t kill the sport!!! Test cricket 🏏 is special on its own

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