Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Sithara007]

Positive news but Big-3 needs to do more. I don't remember when was the last time India or Australia hosted or toured Zimbabwe for any test series.

Forget about Zimbabwe, in the last 2 decades, Australia refused to host Bangladesh similarly England are also doing the same to Bongs and on top of that, they hardly tour Bangladesh.

Well.. for sure the news is somewhat positive. But then why Zimbabwe? I agree that they are a full member nation. But then, at present associate nations such as Scotland and Netherlands are playing better than them (with around 10% of the funding that Zimbabwe is receiving). IMO, weaker full member nations such as Sri Lanka and West Indies need to play against teams like Zimbabwe more often. I will not selectively target Australia. Any match between Australia and Zimbabwe will be horribly lop-sided.

[JSRAW]

Positive news but Big-3 needs to do more. I don't remember when was the last time India or Australia hosted or toured Zimbabwe for any test series.

Forget about Zimbabwe, in the last 2 decades, Australia refused to host Bangladesh similarly England are also doing the same to Bongs and on top of that, they hardly tour Bangladesh.

Well.. for sure the news is somewhat positive. But then why Zimbabwe? I agree that they are a full member nation. But then, at present associate nations such as Scotland and Netherlands are playing better than them (with around 10% of the funding that Zimbabwe is receiving). IMO, weaker full member nations such as Sri Lanka and West Indies need to play against teams like Zimbabwe more often. I will not selectively target Australia. Any match between Australia and Zimbabwe will be horribly lop-sided.

IMO you are expecting too much, these boards hardly tour full member nations like Bangladesh etc and are not interested in hosting them. So what makes you think that they will facilitate tests matches against associates?

In every cycle, the likes of Sri Lanka, Windies or Bangladesh are also hunting for BIG-3 quota because of financial reasons and for the same reason, these weaker boards can't entertain Zimbabwe or Associates.

[wiss19]

Positive news but Big-3 needs to do more. I don't remember when was the last time India or Australia hosted or toured Zimbabwe for any test series.

Forget about Zimbabwe, in the last 2 decades, Australia refused to host Bangladesh similarly England are also doing the same to Bongs and on top of that, they hardly tour Bangladesh.

Well.. for sure the news is somewhat positive. But then why Zimbabwe? I agree that they are a full member nation. But then, at present associate nations such as Scotland and Netherlands are playing better than them (with around 10% of the funding that Zimbabwe is receiving). IMO, weaker full member nations such as Sri Lanka and West Indies need to play against teams like Zimbabwe more often. I will not selectively target Australia. Any match between Australia and Zimbabwe will be horribly lop-sided.

Again at the end of this conversation, we have few suggestions which are not under ICC talk agenda for the securing of test format first thing they need to work on for having test matches for four days with secondly they also need to work on for having 2 tiers in test format first top 8 and then secondly 8 remaining, and they must bring 2 teams from tier 2 into tier 1 every cycle which will be work for 2 years and WTC will be also had some good improvement in quality due to have tip 8 teams and every team must play against others which will be also helpful for the all even if they are having problems to face each other at home then we need to work on neutral venues which are also good for the spirit of the game.

Maybe few will not happy with this all, but now we have no other things to improvement of quality and also having better things for this test format which is losing its beauty due to lack of interest from the top test nations.

[Compromise me]

Again at the end of this conversation, we have few suggestions which are not under ICC talk agenda for the securing of test format first thing they need to work on for having test matches for four days with secondly they also need to work on for having 2 tiers in test format first top 8 and then secondly 8 remaining, and they must bring 2 teams from tier 2 into tier 1 every cycle which will be work for 2 years and WTC will be also had some good improvement in quality due to have tip 8 teams and every team must play against others which will be also helpful for the all even if they are having problems to face each other at home then we need to work on neutral venues which are also good for the spirit of the game.

Maybe few will not happy with this all, but now we have no other things to improvement of quality and also having better things for this test format which is losing its beauty due to lack of interest from the top test nations.

you are explaining good. Test format cricket is a real cricket and we should work for test cricket. ICC should should provide opportunities to the lower teams ,in this way ,they will get a chance to play cricket against big teams. We have seen the same teams a lot of times but ICC should change criteria. Zimbabwe, Ireland, Netherland, Nepal should play test matches against big teams. Most probably,Change in test cricket will happen . May be we will get a new champion because of changing the strategy of ICC but that is not easy step for ICC . ICC should focus on that point and they should analyse the all teams stat whole the world. In this way , quality of cricket will increase.

[SATWAT]

Again at the end of this conversation, we have few suggestions which are not under ICC talk agenda for the securing of test format first thing they need to work on for having test matches for four days with secondly they also need to work on for having 2 tiers in test format first top 8 and then secondly 8 remaining, and they must bring 2 teams from tier 2 into tier 1 every cycle which will be work for 2 years and WTC will be also had some good improvement in quality due to have tip 8 teams and every team must play against others which will be also helpful for the all even if they are having problems to face each other at home then we need to work on neutral venues which are also good for the spirit of the game.

Maybe few will not happy with this all, but now we have no other things to improvement of quality and also having better things for this test format which is losing its beauty due to lack of interest from the top test nations.

you are explaining good. Test format cricket is a real cricket and we should work for test cricket. ICC should should provide opportunities to the lower teams ,in this way ,they will get a chance to play cricket against big teams. We have seen the same teams a lot of times but ICC should change criteria. Zimbabwe, Ireland, Netherland, Nepal should play test matches against big teams. Most probably,Change in test cricket will happen . May be we will get a new champion because of changing the strategy of ICC but that is not easy step for ICC . ICC should focus on that point and they should analyse the all teams stat whole the world. In this way , quality of cricket will increase.

I am not expecting any change in red-ball format with things are going challenging for the associate countries because they are having no sources and ICC is also not helpful like we have many other sports associations working for the promotion of games most chances we will have cut in this format with more teams will be lost quality and performance which will bring decline in fan base and also interest from few countries.
Currently, just 4 or 5 countries are having good things, and they can survive in this format which is clearly looking and ODI is also on verge of death with jut T20i is future which will increase revenues and popularity with many new countries could be able to have something positive from this format.

[JSRAW]

^^ Associate nations playing Test cricket will remain a pipe dream for everyone. I reckon it's not even on the top 20 priority list of ICC.

Their main worry would be how to strengthen existing test playing nations. There is a reason NZ, SA, etc play fewer tests when compared to BIG-3.

[Compromise me]

^^ Associate nations playing Test cricket will remain a pipe dream for everyone. I reckon it's not even on the top 20 priority list of ICC.

Their main worry would be how to strengthen existing test playing nations. There is a reason NZ, SA, etc play fewer tests when compared to BIG-3.

Big 3 always facilitate to big teams like India , Australia and England. They are rule maker and they don't want for any small team to come up. They want these teams at the top. Australian team plays the most test matches against England team . I suppose ,big 3 didn't want for Pakistan and any other team to come to the top. Because the hand of success is in their hand and they can use their power at any time and they can make a rule at any time and they can break the rules at any time. ICC is a whole manger of cricket in the World and they can take any step at any time either it is good or bad for low ranked countries.

[JSRAW]

^^ Associate nations playing Test cricket will remain a pipe dream for everyone. I reckon it's not even on the top 20 priority list of ICC.

Their main worry would be how to strengthen existing test playing nations. There is a reason NZ, SA, etc play fewer tests when compared to BIG-3.

Big 3 always facilitate to big teams like India , Australia and England. They are rule maker and they don't want for any small team to come up. They want these teams at the top. Australian team plays the most test matches against England team . I suppose ,big 3 didn't want for Pakistan and any other team to come to the top. Because the hand of success is in their hand and they can use their power at any time and they can make a rule at any time and they can break the rules at any time. ICC is a whole manger of cricket in the World and they can take any step at any time either it is good or bad for low ranked countries.

I used the word BIG-3 in the context of overall domination.

But in recent times financial domination has changed drastically and tilted towards BCCI but narrative building power remains in the Anglo sphere, specifically ECB. They set all the narratives.

There is no conspiracy against subcontinent teams, all they need to be a little competitive against big teams, that's what drives the market, at least in profitable markets if not at home.   

[wiss19]

Big 3 always facilitate to big teams like India , Australia and England. They are rule maker and they don't want for any small team to come up. They want these teams at the top. Australian team plays the most test matches against England team . I suppose ,big 3 didn't want for Pakistan and any other team to come to the top. Because the hand of success is in their hand and they can use their power at any time and they can make a rule at any time and they can break the rules at any time. ICC is a whole manger of cricket in the World and they can take any step at any time either it is good or bad for low ranked countries.

I used the word BIG-3 in the context of overall domination.

But in recent times financial domination has changed drastically and tilted towards BCCI but narrative building power remains in the Anglo sphere, specifically ECB. They set all the narratives.

There is no conspiracy against subcontinent teams, all they need to be a little competitive against big teams, that's what drives the market, at least in profitable markets if not at home.   

With the current situation here in subcontinent I am not hopeful about their future into test format because this is not profitable for them just India is having few advantages, and they are enjoying with this all others are having nothing to do with this which is the problem for them and mostly are now trying to have their stakes into T20I which is future.

As mentioned New Zealand and South Africa are also having not good number of test matches with West Indies is already down and out I have personal feeling now it's time to call end of this era for the all teams and allow them to have only ODI and T20I teams which will give them good financial booster and also better environment for the competition because this test format is all about expenses and waste of time and energy for them even ICC never consider this even in near future.

[JSRAW]

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Speaking of the ODI format, I believe in the future ODI will face similar problems but because of the T-20. Big teams are already not interested in Bilateral ODI as it's losing relevance. That's why ICC brought back the Champions Trophy.

We might see some effects or drastic changes when the existing media right cycle ends (2027).

[Compromise me]

Big 3 always facilitate to big teams like India , Australia and England. They are rule maker and they don't want for any small team to come up. They want these teams at the top. Australian team plays the most test matches against England team . I suppose ,big 3 didn't want for Pakistan and any other team to come to the top. Because the hand of success is in their hand and they can use their power at any time and they can make a rule at any time and they can break the rules at any time. ICC is a whole manger of cricket in the World and they can take any step at any time either it is good or bad for low ranked countries.

With the current situation here in subcontinent I am not hopeful about their future into test format because this is not profitable for them just India is having few advantages, and they are enjoying with this all others are having nothing to do with this which is the problem for them and mostly are now trying to have their stakes into T20I which is future.

As mentioned New Zealand and South Africa are also having not good number of test matches with West Indies is already down and out I have personal feeling now it's time to call end of this era for the all teams and allow them to have only ODI and T20I teams which will give them good financial booster and also better environment for the competition because this test format is all about expenses and waste of time and energy for them even ICC never consider this even in near future.

Test cricket is real cricket. By test cricket performance,a player can be judge because test match is a game of patience and ICC want good players in all formats. I know ,there are very less people who see test matches but test cricket has great importance because by test cricket,a player stamina could be judge. T20 format is  short format, T20 match is game of 3 hours and players are successful which are hard hitters but I test cricket your class matters a lot . ICC should give all types of matches to all team , West Indian last series was outclass and ICC should give them test matches against Australia and India.

[Sithara007]

Speaking of the ODI format, I believe in the future ODI will face similar problems but because of the T-20. Big teams are already not interested in Bilateral ODI as it's losing relevance. That's why ICC brought back the Champions Trophy.

We might see some effects or drastic changes when the existing media right cycle ends (2027).

Already a lot of players are retiring from the ODI format (Mitchell Starc is the latest one). Apart from ICC/ACC competitions such as ODI World Cup and Asia Cup, the viewership remains unsatisfactory for the ODI format. And unlike the case with test format, the ICC doesn't have any intention to offer extra support for this format. You are right about the next media cycle. From 2027 onwards, we may not get a lot of ODI cricket. In short, the ODI has become some sort of a white elephant.

[Webetcoins]

Test cricket is real cricket. By test cricket performance,a player can be judge because test match is a game of patience and ICC want good players in all formats. I know ,there are very less people who see test matches but test cricket has great importance because by test cricket,a player stamina could be judge. T20 format is  short format, T20 match is game of 3 hours and players are successful which are hard hitters but I test cricket your class matters a lot . ICC should give all types of matches to all team , West Indian last series was outclass and ICC should give them test matches against Australia and India.

Test cricket is real cricket just on papers with now we are having revolutionary changes Franchise Leagues are in complete control and things are going to be more improved in coming years with just 3 or 4 countries will be available for this real cricket and all others will be enjoyed these leagues because boards are also having good profit from them, and it's also helpful for the associate boards which are entering and trying to take their own share from this all.

Due to poor management of ICC now we are already near to lost two formats like Test and ODI with most chances 2031 ODI world cup could be last for this format, and then we will have all control by this T20 with all countries will be tried to have their own leagues which will give them good revenue and good entertaining game which is the most important part of this all.

[JSRAW]

Speaking of the ODI format, I believe in the future ODI will face similar problems but because of the T-20. Big teams are already not interested in Bilateral ODI as it's losing relevance. That's why ICC brought back the Champions Trophy.

We might see some effects or drastic changes when the existing media right cycle ends (2027).

Already a lot of players are retiring from the ODI format (Mitchell Starc is the latest one). Apart from ICC/ACC competitions such as ODI World Cup and Asia Cup, the viewership remains unsatisfactory for the ODI format. And unlike the case with test format, the ICC doesn't have any intention to offer extra support for this format. You are right about the next media cycle. From 2027 onwards, we may not get a lot of ODI cricket. In short, the ODI has become some sort of a white elephant.

He already won the ODI WC trophy and is Australian, so his retirement makes complete sense because they tend to retire when on top, plus he would like to focus his last couple of years playing tests for his country and if his body allows then possibly IPL as well. I bet even Rohit and Virat would have taken retirement (unofficial) from the ODI if, oh well you know that 'dukhti rakh" lol

Well, Tbh I am okay with the ODI format but I hate bilateral be it T-20 or ODI. I'd prefer a trilateral or quadrilateral series instead of a useless bilateral.

PS: Unpopular opinion, not in favor of T-20 WC every 2 years and ICC tournament every year.

[Webetcoins]

Already a lot of players are retiring from the ODI format (Mitchell Starc is the latest one). Apart from ICC/ACC competitions such as ODI World Cup and Asia Cup, the viewership remains unsatisfactory for the ODI format. And unlike the case with test format, the ICC doesn't have any intention to offer extra support for this format. You are right about the next media cycle. From 2027 onwards, we may not get a lot of ODI cricket. In short, the ODI has become some sort of a white elephant.

He already won the ODI WC trophy and is Australian, so his retirement makes complete sense because they tend to retire when on top, plus he would like to focus his last couple of years playing tests for his country and if his body allows then possibly IPL as well. I bet even Rohit and Virat would have taken retirement (unofficial) from the ODI if, oh well you know that 'dukhti rakh" lol

Well, Tbh I am okay with the ODI format but I hate bilateral be it T-20 or ODI. I'd prefer a trilateral or quadrilateral series instead of a useless bilateral.

PS: Unpopular opinion, not in favor of T-20 WC every 2 years and ICC tournament every year.

Most of the time we are having right decisions on right time by the Australians with as we are still talking about these formats and things which are going to be stayed here as headache for long time is created by ICC because their think thank is not worthy about this game and having any positive ideas as well which can bring innovative ideas for the game and having improved fan base and entertainment.

T20 World Cup needs to be had gap of 2 or 3 years with all other ICC events needs to be stopped and with this need to work on test format if possible because for me now they are late and already lost their chance about this format for having better things so going with 5 or 6 teams are ok and allow all countries to have teams just for T20 and also work on their domestic leagues which bring the best talent and also give them some revenue for development of the game as most chances ODI format is almost going to end till 2031.

[Sithara007]

PS: Unpopular opinion, not in favor of T-20 WC every 2 years and ICC tournament every year.

LOL.. your opinion is indeed unpopular. Are you suggesting to replace ICC tournaments with useless bilaterals? Because that is the only alternative. ICC needs a major tournament every year, because that's how they get the funds. On top of that, this was bargained with the BCCI. The former got a major tournament every year, in return for providing a 3-month window every year for the IPL. If there are no such tournaments, then the weaker full member nations as well as the associates will go bankrupt.

[JSRAW]

PS: Unpopular opinion, not in favor of T-20 WC every 2 years and ICC tournament every year.

LOL.. your opinion is indeed unpopular. Are you suggesting to replace ICC tournaments with useless bilaterals? Because that is the only alternative. ICC needs a major tournament every year, because that's how they get the funds. On top of that, this was bargained with the BCCI. The former got a major tournament every year, in return for providing a 3-month window every year for the IPL. If there are no such tournaments, then the weaker full member nations as well as the associates will go bankrupt.

Yeah, i am aware of the financial dynamics and back door deals. My overall point is that since 2021, we have 4 WCs ( 3 T-20 WCs and 1 ODI WC), then add 2 WTC finals as well. That's 6 ICC finals in just 4 years.

Can understand WTC because it's 2 year cycle and they added the final just to keep things interesting in the test cricket. ODI WC comes every 4 years, which is good but the T-20 WC is becoming a joke IMO and to make things worse they are also squeezing CT, atm it's ODI format but you never know if they turn this into another T-20 mini WC.

[Compromise me]

Test cricket is real cricket. By test cricket performance,a player can be judge because test match is a game of patience and ICC want good players in all formats. I know ,there are very less people who see test matches but test cricket has great importance because by test cricket,a player stamina could be judge. T20 format is  short format, T20 match is game of 3 hours and players are successful which are hard hitters but I test cricket your class matters a lot . ICC should give all types of matches to all team , West Indian last series was outclass and ICC should give them test matches against Australia and India.

Test cricket is real cricket just on papers with now we are having revolutionary changes Franchise Leagues are in complete control and things are going to be more improved in coming years with just 3 or 4 countries will be available for this real cricket and all others will be enjoyed these leagues because boards are also having good profit from them, and it's also helpful for the associate boards which are entering and trying to take their own share from this all.

Due to poor management of ICC now we are already near to lost two formats like Test and ODI with most chances 2031 ODI world cup could be last for this format, and then we will have all control by this T20 with all countries will be tried to have their own leagues which will give them good revenue and good entertaining game which is the most important part of this all.

I don't think so and I think these formats will continue in the future . You are only sharing the point of view on the basis of money. Yes, in this this perspective you are right because most leagues like IPL ,PSL ,BBL are earning good from these leagues. But ODI and test matches are burden on country economy. That should be change but no team will play T20 matches whole the year. So they will take break and then they will change format. In this way ,they can be relax .

ICC World Cup are not earning good but most of the premier leagues especially IPL is best for earning good. Most International players play cricket in IPL as comparison to play for team because IPL pays more money than International matches.

[SATWAT]

Test cricket is real cricket. By test cricket performance,a player can be judge because test match is a game of patience and ICC want good players in all formats. I know ,there are very less people who see test matches but test cricket has great importance because by test cricket,a player stamina could be judge. T20 format is  short format, T20 match is game of 3 hours and players are successful which are hard hitters but I test cricket your class matters a lot . ICC should give all types of matches to all team , West Indian last series was outclass and ICC should give them test matches against Australia and India.

Test cricket is real cricket just on papers with now we are having revolutionary changes Franchise Leagues are in complete control and things are going to be more improved in coming years with just 3 or 4 countries will be available for this real cricket and all others will be enjoyed these leagues because boards are also having good profit from them, and it's also helpful for the associate boards which are entering and trying to take their own share from this all.

Due to poor management of ICC now we are already near to lost two formats like Test and ODI with most chances 2031 ODI world cup could be last for this format, and then we will have all control by this T20 with all countries will be tried to have their own leagues which will give them good revenue and good entertaining game which is the most important part of this all.

I don't think so and I think these formats will continue in the future . You are only sharing the point of view on the basis of money. Yes, in this this perspective you are right because most leagues like IPL ,PSL ,BBL are earning good from these leagues. But ODI and test matches are burden on country economy. That should be change but no team will play T20 matches whole the year. So they will take break and then they will change format. In this way ,they can be relax .

ICC World Cup are not earning good but most of the premier leagues especially IPL is best for earning good. Most International players play cricket in IPL as comparison to play for team because IPL pays more money than International matches.

Now it's all matter of time with most chances we will have cricket like soccer most of the countries will love to have their own leagues, and they will go for the friendlies or having events with 2 or 3 countries in a year which will help them for having good practice for their national teams, and then we will have World Cup after 3 or 4 years because now most of the peoples are having no time to watch test match or ODI just Twenty/20 can give them good entertainment in 3 to 4 hours which are enough for them.

ODI and test needs some changes, but currently we are having no positive changes which are surely going to have serious trouble for these formats even now ICC is also looking for avoiding them because they understand all countries are not ready for these.

[Compromise me]

I don't think so and I think these formats will continue in the future . You are only sharing the point of view on the basis of money. Yes, in this this perspective you are right because most leagues like IPL ,PSL ,BBL are earning good from these leagues. But ODI and test matches are burden on country economy. That should be change but no team will play T20 matches whole the year. So they will take break and then they will change format. In this way ,they can be relax .

ICC World Cup are not earning good but most of the premier leagues especially IPL is best for earning good. Most International players play cricket in IPL as comparison to play for team because IPL pays more money than International matches.

Now it's all matter of time with most chances we will have cricket like soccer most of the countries will love to have their own leagues, and they will go for the friendlies or having events with 2 or 3 countries in a year which will help them for having good practice for their national teams, and then we will have World Cup after 3 or 4 years because now most of the peoples are having no time to watch test match or ODI just Twenty/20 can give them good entertainment in 3 to 4 hours which are enough for them.

ODI and test needs some changes, but currently we are having no positive changes which are surely going to have serious trouble for these formats even now ICC is also looking for avoiding them because they understand all countries are not ready for these.

Yes, you are right. T20 cricket is advanced cricket and people enjoy T20 format. Test cricket is very very boring cricket. Most of the audience like hard hitters and we see hard hitters in only T20 format. ICC should take step for that because test cricket is time wasting and waste of money. Many countries are investing on test format but test cricket did no gave anything to them . But many investors got multiple times returns on T20 cricket team investments and they earned  a lot of money from that.ODI cricket is less boring as comparison to T20 cricket but ICC should evolve the rules and it should make matches of 30 overs . In this way ,we will get great competition.