There is something magical about Test cricket. The oldest format of the international game may not appeal much to the fast food, fast everything generation but even the players know that it’s the format that really tests their skills and mindset and they are going to be remembered more for their performances in this format rather than the odd one in the white ball format. Why just the players, if you ask the umpires and they too will say that they want to officiate in a Test match and being recognised as a Test umpire is the ultimate for them too.

Easy way out

Yes, there will be players especially as they come to the end of their careers, who think that they don’t want the hard work of Test cricket and would rather play the shorter white ball games. The quicker bowlers, as they get older, prefer bowling four overs rather than the 15 or more they have to bowl in a day at the Test match.