Sunday, January 1, 2012

Test Cricket going to Disappear?

Former Australian Cricket captain Ricky Ponting made a witty remark. He said "Formerly when we learnt batting we were told that we would have to bat until the bowlers could take the wicket." But the scenario is very different today. The concept that attempts to share with we Ponting is very appropriate in the cricket test. But today we watching and praising the new format of Twenty20 Cricket. If I am correct test cricket nostalgia is now gradually declining. like a real cricket fan, I am very concerned about the future of Test cricket.
Cricket fans who truly understand, cricket, agree with my view that the future of Test cricket is in danger. A real question arises, our mind with this thought will gradually die of test cricket? It can not be denied that the hype recent Twenty20 cricket test cricket has lost its former place. This seems really sad for me as a lover of cricket. Seeing is a new addition always welcome, but that does not mean we should forget our past.

Growing up we saw a lot of great players who have performed well in test cricket. Some of them are still in progress with the new form, but most of them retired. Legendary spinner Warne, Kumble, Murali have already retired. Pace bowler Wasim Akram has Mcgrath Cricket Farewell offer several days earlier. Some of the famous cricketers Sachin as always Kallis continued their efforts as well as other big names like Steve Waugh, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and Brian Lara have retired. Of course, the attraction of test cricket disappeared with them.

If we in our childhood we have been longing for the Ashes series to see India-Pakistan Test series, Sri Lanka and Australia test series etc. But today, even the heavy line are also losing the interest of fans. Many are in my opinion, be a match for today's IPL have more than one call sets agree Ashes test series. It's really heart pain for fans like me.

Modern life has become hectic. People have become faster. A short 20 of the game is perfectly acceptable for them instead of a test match five days long. I speak from my experience that people in droves to watch a game T20 rather than a test match. The media also create an additional hype for the IPL tournament championship and other events.

There are some financial reasons, the Twenty20 matches so popular. Since the T20 games are watched by many people, the organizer has several sponsors. Today, most sponsors prefer, with a limited advertising on cricket matches. Since this game limited to generate more revenue, the board also want this mostly to organize. These forms are limited to the crowds. Therefore, many people flock to him.

Another important point is that it makes it more popular, its entertainment section. The tournament IPL, BCCI is generally translated a great crowd puller. One of the most exciting aspects of this tournament is part of the conversation. Cheerleaders, Bollywood celebrities, programs sponsored parties after the game, so an additional stimulation of the tournament. Twenty20 matches are also a great income opportunity for young players.

But at the same time we must keep in mind that test cricket is an art. The ability of a player really is in this form of cricket evaluated. We must preserve this form. I also liked Twenty20 matches, but honestly, I would never like to see disappear Test cricket. What do you think?