Graeme Smith & Arjun Ranatunga: ICC is considering a two-tier test structure. For this, ICC is in constant touch with BCCI, Australia Cricket Board and England and Wales Cricket Board. It is believed that the decision will be taken by the end of this month. But meanwhile, former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga and former South African captain Graeme Smith have raised concerns about the ICC’s decision. Graeme Smith believes that how will only the top 3 teams play Tests against each other? At the same time, Arjun Ranatunga says that there is a need to improve cricket at the global level.
‘You justified the selection of India…’
Recently, it was claimed in the Australian newspaper Sydney Morning that ICC is working on a two-tier test structure with BCCI, Australia Cricket Board and England and Wales Cricket Board. The final decision on which will be taken by the end of January. But veterans like Arjun Ranatunga and Graeme Smith have expressed displeasure over this. In a conversation with Sky Sports, Graeme Smith said that where will you always look for a top-3 Test team? He said that you can justify the selection of India because it will benefit you economically.
‘The game is not about pounds, dollars and rupees…’
Former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga said that I understand economics, it will benefit all three boards, but the game is not about pounds, dollars and rupees. People associated with this sport will definitely have to work for betterment. He said that India has always been shaping world cricket. Administrators like Jagmohan Dalmian, Raj Singh Dungarpur, Sharad Pawar and Shashank Manohar worked for the betterment of cricket. This kind of thinking is needed from India today.
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