The last few days have been good for the health of Test cricket. First was the West Indies’ first ever Test victory against the mighty Australians after 27 years. The second Test too was a riveting one, with England gamely chasing an improbable 399 in the fourth innings and making a fist of it on the fourth day of the Test. West Indies’ victory was hailed even by the Australian captain Pat Cummins and many commentators of the game the world over. The top three cricketing nations — India, Australia and England — need to do more to revive West Indies’ Test cricket.

Source: The Hindu February 07, 2024 03:54 UTC