Two-Tier Test System Could Work If ‘Big 3’ Send ‘A’ Teams to Play Smaller Nations: Former Cricketer

The sport of cricket has reached another crossroad as it considers the future of its traditional, long format game.

Beau Webster of Australia bats during day three of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia on Jan. 5, 2025. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Former Indian cricket player and commentator, Atul Wassan, says splitting test match cricket into two divisions will only work if the sport’s most powerful teams send secondary “A” teams to face off with weaker countries.

The recently completed Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia broke attendance records locally and sparked much interest in the traditional five-day Test match. The 3-1 victory to Australia over five tests had all the best highs and lows of the format.