Even 5-day test is not a talent tester. The 5-day restriction should be removed. Both sides should bat two innings still all batsmen are out. Between every 5 days, 2 days could be given for rest.
There will be a result and good for talented players. Moreover even elder players could also play. This format will bring back those glorious days.
Re: Bring back old and real Cricket.
by RAMJI RAMAN on Aug 27, 2009 03:31 PM
Nibiru:
Nice suggestion, but, there was no ODI or T20 those days!! In present day cricket where we talk about 'cramped cricket calendars' and various tournaments; timeless test match cricket is just not possible :)
The main worry for Aus is ODI format. Aussies selectors are making mistake like pak selectors by taking so many allrounders in ODI. S.Watson and M.Clarke are good allrounders. There is no need to play with J.Hopes, Ferguson, D.Hussey, D.Warner etc in ODI format. Aus selectors should select A.Symonds, S.Katich, S.Marsh, S.Tait, Hughes like players in ODI.
In test Aus should go with specialist opener like P.Jaques rather than S.Watson.
Re: Aus test side is still good.....
by Abhi s on Aug 27, 2009 03:05 PM
now idiots like you will give advice to Australia...by the way what the h ell do you do you uneducated l00ser
Ricky Ponting should carry on in both format. He is a great leader for team. He should quit or resigns from captainship where he feels that enough now i can not play. Otherwise he is a gem for Aus cricket. How can anyone forget that he has won two successfully World Cup pride for his team.
