I think this deserves its own thread as it seems a topic circled on a bit in other threads.
Who will still be playing tests in 2030 and how will it be structured?
My guess is Aus, England and India series are safe and will continue to be profitable 5 test series. As for the others, its trickier to predict. Most likely to continue playing tests are New Zealand and Pakistan. Next most likely are South Africa, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Then I’d put the windies after that.
I see franchise cricket further dominating, and the stranglehold the big 3 have to grow, and the world test championship to be killed off after the next cycle.
I also think bilateral one day and T20 series will become a thing of the past. 50 over World Cup will survive, with 10-12 sides (probably some qualifying for associates).
Now there are ideas to prevent this from coming to pass, but is there the will to do so?
Who will still be playing tests in 2030 and how will it be structured?
My guess is Aus, England and India series are safe and will continue to be profitable 5 test series. As for the others, its trickier to predict. Most likely to continue playing tests are New Zealand and Pakistan. Next most likely are South Africa, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Then I’d put the windies after that.
I see franchise cricket further dominating, and the stranglehold the big 3 have to grow, and the world test championship to be killed off after the next cycle.
I also think bilateral one day and T20 series will become a thing of the past. 50 over World Cup will survive, with 10-12 sides (probably some qualifying for associates).
Now there are ideas to prevent this from coming to pass, but is there the will to do so?