Two-tier Test cricket system proposal fair? South Africa great Graeme Smith reacts
India TodayLegendary South African cricketer Graeme Smith has expressed concerns about the idea of a two-tier system for Test cricket—an idea reportedly under discussion by cricket powerhouses India, Australia, and England, alongside newly elected International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah. Smith pointed out that no other sport limits competition to just the top three teams, while also stressing the importance of ensuring well-matched contests in Test cricket. According to the Australian newspaper The Age, the ICC is considering a two-tier system in which the top tier would comprise India, Australia, England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and New Zealand, while teams such as the West Indies, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe would form the second tier. The recent blockbuster between India and Australia, which drew record crowds in Australia, was a great The former South African captain, who played a pivotal role in the team’s dominance in Test cricket during the last decade, emphasised the need for all teams to prioritise the format.